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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.02, 59.94 and 38.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.02, 59.94 and 38.67 is: 57.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.02 : 59.94 = 38.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.02/59.94 = 38.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.02x = 59.94 × 38.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.02x = 2,317.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317.88/40.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.92

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