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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 60.76 and 39.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 60.76 and 39.05 is: 58.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 60.76 = 39.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/60.76 = 39.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 60.76 × 39.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 2,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.68/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 58.21

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