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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 59.81 and 37.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 59.81 and 37.91 is: 56.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 59.81 = 37.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/59.81 = 37.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 59.81 × 37.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 2,266.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266.91/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.50

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