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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.06, 60.18 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.06, 60.18 and 36.28 is: 54.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.06 : 60.18 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.06/60.18 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.06x = 60.18 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.06x = 2,183.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,183.33/40.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.50

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