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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 55.57 and 35.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 55.57 and 35.62 is: 49.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 55.57 = 35.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/55.57 = 35.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 55.57 × 35.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,979.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,979.40/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.21

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