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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 55.76 and 36.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 55.76 and 36.93 is: 50.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 55.76 = 36.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/55.76 = 36.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 55.76 × 36.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 2,059.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.03/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.80

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