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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 59.86 and 35.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 59.86 and 35.77 is: 53.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 59.86 = 35.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/59.86 = 35.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 59.86 × 35.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 2,141.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,141.19/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.36

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