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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 59.95 and 23.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 59.95 and 23.83 is: 35.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 59.95 = 23.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/59.95 = 23.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 59.95 × 23.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 1,428.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.34/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.65

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