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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.19, 59.90 and 37.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.19, 59.90 and 37.73 is: 56.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.19 : 59.90 = 37.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.19/59.90 = 37.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.19x = 59.90 × 37.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.19x = 2,259.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,259.99/40.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.24

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