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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 59.87 and 35.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 59.87 and 35.58 is: 53.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 59.87 = 35.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/59.87 = 35.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 59.87 × 35.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 2,130.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130.26/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.07

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