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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 55.51 and 36.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 55.51 and 36.65 is: 50.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 55.51 = 36.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/55.51 = 36.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 55.51 × 36.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 2,034.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,034.49/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.77

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