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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.26, 60.53 and 37.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.26, 60.53 and 37.44 is: 56.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.26 : 60.53 = 37.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.26/60.53 = 37.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.26x = 60.53 × 37.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.26x = 2,266.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,266.06/40.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.29

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