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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.84, 56.34 and 36.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.84, 56.34 and 36.76 is: 50.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.84 : 56.34 = 36.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.84/56.34 = 36.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.84x = 56.34 × 36.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.84x = 2,071.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,071.06/40.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.71

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