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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.30, 59.94 and 36.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.30, 59.94 and 36.45 is: 54.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.30 : 59.94 = 36.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.30/59.94 = 36.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.30x = 59.94 × 36.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.30x = 2,184.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,184.81/40.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.22

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