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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 60.92 and 36.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 60.92 and 36.56 is: 54.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 60.92 = 36.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/60.92 = 36.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 60.92 × 36.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 2,227.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,227.34/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.71

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