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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 56.25 and 36.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 56.25 and 36.83 is: 50.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 56.25 = 36.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/56.25 = 36.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 56.25 × 36.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 2,071.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.41/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.90

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