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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40, 55.14 and 35.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40, 55.14 and 35.12 is: 48.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40 : 55.14 = 35.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40/55.14 = 35.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40x = 55.14 × 35.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40x = 1,936.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,936.52/40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.41

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