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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.46, 60.76 and 36.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.46, 60.76 and 36.13 is: 54.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.46 : 60.76 = 36.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.46/60.76 = 36.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.46x = 60.76 × 36.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.46x = 2,194.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,194.95/40.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.25

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