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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.18, 59.92 and 37.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.18, 59.92 and 37.48 is: 55.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.18 : 59.92 = 37.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.18/59.92 = 37.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.18x = 59.92 × 37.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.18x = 2,245.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,245.80/40.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.89

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