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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.79, 61.25 and 37.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.79, 61.25 and 37.55 is: 56.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.79 : 61.25 = 37.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.79/61.25 = 37.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.79x = 61.25 × 37.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.79x = 2,299.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,299.44/40.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.38

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