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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.74, 60.95 and 36.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.74, 60.95 and 36.99 is: 55.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.74 : 60.95 = 36.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.74/60.95 = 36.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.74x = 60.95 × 36.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.74x = 2,254.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,254.54/40.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.34

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