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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.46, 60.69 and 39.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.46, 60.69 and 39.52 is: 59.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.46 : 60.69 = 39.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.46/60.69 = 39.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.46x = 60.69 × 39.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.46x = 2,398.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,398.47/40.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.28

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