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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.77, 60.67 and 38.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.77, 60.67 and 38.63 is: 57.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.77 : 60.67 = 38.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.77/60.67 = 38.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.77x = 60.67 × 38.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.77x = 2,343.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,343.19/40.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.47

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