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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 60.98 and 23.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 60.98 and 23.64 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 60.98 = 23.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/60.98 = 23.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 60.98 × 23.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,441.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,441.45/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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