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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.57, 60.63 and 36.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.57, 60.63 and 36.34 is: 54.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.57 : 60.63 = 36.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.57/60.63 = 36.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.57x = 60.63 × 36.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.57x = 2,203.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.29/40.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.31

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