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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 61.71 and 36.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 61.71 and 36.51 is: 54.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 61.71 = 36.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/61.71 = 36.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 61.71 × 36.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 2,253.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,253.03/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54.98

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