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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.20, 59.82 and 38.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.20, 59.82 and 38.64 is: 57.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.20 : 59.82 = 38.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.20/59.82 = 38.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.20x = 59.82 × 38.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.20x = 2,311.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,311.44/40.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.50

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