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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 59.70 and 39.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 59.70 and 39.08 is: 58.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 59.70 = 39.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/59.70 = 39.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 59.70 × 39.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 2,333.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,333.37/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.15

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