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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.17, 60.17 and 36.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.17, 60.17 and 36.09 is: 54.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.17 : 60.17 = 36.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.17/60.17 = 36.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.17x = 60.17 × 36.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.17x = 2,171.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,171.35/40.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.05

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