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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 55.43 and 36.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 55.43 and 36.06 is: 49.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 55.43 = 36.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/55.43 = 36.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 55.43 × 36.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 1,999.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,999.07/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.77

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