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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.44, 55.80 and 36.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.44, 55.80 and 36.12 is: 49.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.44 : 55.80 = 36.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.44/55.80 = 36.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.44x = 55.80 × 36.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.44x = 2,015.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,015.50/40.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.84

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