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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 60.91 and 38.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 60.91 and 38.95 is: 57.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 60.91 = 38.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/60.91 = 38.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 60.91 × 38.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 2,372.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,372.35/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.98

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