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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40, 59.94 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40, 59.94 and 35.63 is: 53.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40 : 59.94 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40/59.94 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40x = 59.94 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40x = 2,135.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135.66/40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.39

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