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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 56.30 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 56.30 and 36.66 is: 50.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 56.30 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/56.30 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 56.30 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 2,063.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,063.77/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.64

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