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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.29, 55.65 and 36.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.29, 55.65 and 36.84 is: 50.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.29 : 55.65 = 36.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.29/55.65 = 36.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.29x = 55.65 × 36.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.29x = 2,050.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,050.15/40.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.88

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