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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 55.28 and 35.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 55.28 and 35.28 is: 48.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 55.28 = 35.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/55.28 = 35.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 55.28 × 35.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 1,950.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950.28/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.56

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