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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.54, 60.95 and 37.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.54, 60.95 and 37.57 is: 56.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.54 : 60.95 = 37.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.54/60.95 = 37.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.54x = 60.95 × 37.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.54x = 2,289.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289.89/40.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.48

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