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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 55.23 and 36.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 55.23 and 36.30 is: 50.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 55.23 = 36.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/55.23 = 36.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 55.23 × 36.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 2,004.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,004.85/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.11

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