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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 56.41 and 36.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 56.41 and 36.82 is: 50.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 56.41 = 36.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/56.41 = 36.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 56.41 × 36.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 2,077.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,077.02/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.76

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