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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.04, 55.22 and 35.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.04, 55.22 and 35.40 is: 48.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.04 : 55.22 = 35.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.04/55.22 = 35.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.04x = 55.22 × 35.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.04x = 1,954.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,954.79/40.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.82

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