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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.29, 60.77 and 39.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.29, 60.77 and 39.83 is: 60.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.29 : 60.77 = 39.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.29/60.77 = 39.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.29x = 60.77 × 39.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.29x = 2,420.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,420.42/40.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 60.08

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