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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 54.94, 75.81 and 40.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 54.94, 75.81 and 40.36 is: 55.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    54.94 : 75.81 = 40.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    54.94/75.81 = 40.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    54.94x = 75.81 × 40.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    54.94x = 3,059.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,059.69/54.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.69

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