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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.01, 59.84 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.01, 59.84 and 35.02 is: 52.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.01 : 59.84 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.01/59.84 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.01x = 59.84 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.01x = 2,095.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,095.60/40.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.38

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