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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 59.68 and 38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 59.68 and 38 is: 56.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 59.68 = 38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/59.68 = 38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 59.68 × 38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 2,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,267.84/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.60

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