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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 59.83 and 37.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 59.83 and 37.83 is: 56.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 59.83 = 37.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/59.83 = 37.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 59.83 × 37.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 2,263.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,263.27/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.41

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