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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 59.94 and 37.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 59.94 and 37.13 is: 55.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 59.94 = 37.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/59.94 = 37.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 59.94 × 37.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 2,225.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,225.27/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.31

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