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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.06, 55.28 and 36.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.06, 55.28 and 36.62 is: 50.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.06 : 55.28 = 36.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.06/55.28 = 36.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.06x = 55.28 × 36.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.06x = 2,024.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,024.38/40.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.53

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