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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.56, 61.11 and 36.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.56, 61.11 and 36.19 is: 54.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.56 : 61.11 = 36.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.56/61.11 = 36.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.56x = 61.11 × 36.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.56x = 2,211.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,211.57/40.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.53

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