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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 61.18 and 37.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 61.18 and 37.45 is: 56.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 61.18 = 37.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/61.18 = 37.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 61.18 × 37.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 2,291.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,291.19/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 56.36

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