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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 55.92 and 36.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 55.92 and 36.01 is: 49.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 55.92 = 36.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/55.92 = 36.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 55.92 × 36.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 2,013.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,013.68/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.56

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