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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.29 and 36.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.29 and 36.86 is: 55.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.29 = 36.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.29 = 36.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.29 × 36.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,258.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,258.84/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.22

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