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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 56.15 and 36.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 56.15 and 36.66 is: 50.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 56.15 = 36.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/56.15 = 36.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 56.15 × 36.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 2,058.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.28/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.23

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