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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.89, 60.96 and 37.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.89, 60.96 and 37.65 is: 56.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.89 : 60.96 = 37.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.89/60.96 = 37.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.89x = 60.96 × 37.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.89x = 2,295.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,295.14/40.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.13

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