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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 61.76 and 39.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 61.76 and 39.35 is: 59.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 61.76 = 39.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/61.76 = 39.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 61.76 × 39.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 2,430.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,430.26/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 59.36

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