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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.15, 59.93 and 35.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.15, 59.93 and 35.34 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.15 : 59.93 = 35.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.15/59.93 = 35.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.15x = 59.93 × 35.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.15x = 2,117.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,117.93/40.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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