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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 60.12 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 60.12 and 37.44 is: 56.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 60.12 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/60.12 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 60.12 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 2,250.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,250.89/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.05

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