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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.62, 61.02 and 39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.62, 61.02 and 39 is: 58.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.62 : 61.02 = 39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.62/61.02 = 39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.62x = 61.02 × 39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.62x = 2,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,379.78/40.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.59

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