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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 60.13 and 36.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 60.13 and 36.23 is: 54.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 60.13 = 36.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/60.13 = 36.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 60.13 × 36.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 2,178.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178.33/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.08

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