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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.33, 60.31 and 39.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.33, 60.31 and 39.79 is: 59.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.33 : 60.31 = 39.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.33/60.31 = 39.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.33x = 60.31 × 39.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.33x = 2,399.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,399.73/40.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.50

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