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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 60.98 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 60.98 and 37.55 is: 56.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 60.98 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/60.98 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 60.98 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 2,289.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,289.31/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.32

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