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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.20, 60.06 and 35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.20, 60.06 and 35 is: 52.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.20 : 60.06 = 35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.20/60.06 = 35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.20x = 60.06 × 35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.20x = 2,102.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.10/40.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.29

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