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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.02, 54.94 and 36.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.02, 54.94 and 36.95 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.02 : 54.94 = 36.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.02/54.94 = 36.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.02x = 54.94 × 36.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.02x = 2,029.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,029.67/40.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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