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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 55.95 and 36.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 55.95 and 36.92 is: 50.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 55.95 = 36.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/55.95 = 36.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 55.95 × 36.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 2,065.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,065.78/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.84

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