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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.26, 60.62 and 35.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.26, 60.62 and 35.48 is: 53.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.26 : 60.62 = 35.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.26/60.62 = 35.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.26x = 60.62 × 35.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.26x = 2,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,150.56/40.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.41

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