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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.57, 60.55 and 39.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.57, 60.55 and 39.67 is: 59.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.57 : 60.55 = 39.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.57/60.55 = 39.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.57x = 60.55 × 39.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.57x = 2,402.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,402.02/40.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.21

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