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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 55.37 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 55.37 and 35.66 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 55.37 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/55.37 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 55.37 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 1,974.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,974.72/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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