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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.18, 59.96 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.18, 59.96 and 35.02 is: 52.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.18 : 59.96 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.18/59.96 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.18x = 59.96 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.18x = 2,099.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,099.80/40.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.26

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