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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 59.91 and 39.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 59.91 and 39.81 is: 59.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 59.91 = 39.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/59.91 = 39.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 59.91 × 39.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 2,385.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,385.02/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.31

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