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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 59.74 and 36.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 59.74 and 36.99 is: 55.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 59.74 = 36.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/59.74 = 36.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 59.74 × 36.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 2,209.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.78/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.20

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