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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 55.26 and 35.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 55.26 and 35.91 is: 49.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 55.26 = 35.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/55.26 = 35.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 55.26 × 35.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 1,984.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,984.39/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.60

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