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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 60.22 and 37.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 60.22 and 37.12 is: 55.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 60.22 = 37.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/60.22 = 37.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 60.22 × 37.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 2,235.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,235.37/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.77

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