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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.18, 55.56 and 35.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.18, 55.56 and 35.06 is: 48.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.18 : 55.56 = 35.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.18/55.56 = 35.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.18x = 55.56 × 35.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.18x = 1,947.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,947.62/40.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.47

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