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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.15, 59.63 and 39.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.15, 59.63 and 39.07 is: 58.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.15 : 59.63 = 39.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.15/59.63 = 39.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.15x = 59.63 × 39.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.15x = 2,329.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,329.74/40.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.03

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