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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 60.83 and 36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 60.83 and 36 is: 54.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 60.83 = 36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/60.83 = 36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 60.83 × 36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 2,189.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,189.70/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.19

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