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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 60.48 and 36.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 60.48 and 36.54 is: 54.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 60.48 = 36.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/60.48 = 36.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 60.48 × 36.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 2,209.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,209.94/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.53

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