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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.84, 61.17 and 36.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.84, 61.17 and 36.28 is: 54.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.84 : 61.17 = 36.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.84/61.17 = 36.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.84x = 61.17 × 36.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.84x = 2,219.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,219.25/40.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.34

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