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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 59.98 and 36.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 59.98 and 36.26 is: 54.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 59.98 = 36.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/59.98 = 36.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 59.98 × 36.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 2,174.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,174.87/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.20

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