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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.40 and 35.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.40 and 35.75 is: 53.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.40 = 35.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.40 = 35.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.40 × 35.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 2,158.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,158.82/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.68

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