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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.31, 60.34 and 36.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.31, 60.34 and 36.53 is: 54.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.31 : 60.34 = 36.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.31/60.34 = 36.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.31x = 60.34 × 36.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.31x = 2,204.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,204.22/40.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.68

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