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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.39 and 38.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.39 and 38.51 is: 57.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.39 = 38.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.39 = 38.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.39 × 38.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 2,325.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,325.62/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.82

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