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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 60.19 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 60.19 and 35.26 is: 52.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 60.19 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/60.19 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 60.19 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 2,122.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,122.30/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.87

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