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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.17, 55.44 and 36.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.17, 55.44 and 36.48 is: 50.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.17 : 55.44 = 36.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.17/55.44 = 36.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.17x = 55.44 × 36.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.17x = 2,022.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,022.45/40.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.35

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