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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 56.66 and 36.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 56.66 and 36.36 is: 50.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 56.66 = 36.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/56.66 = 36.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 56.66 × 36.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 2,059.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.97/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.26

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