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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.32, 60.39 and 35.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.32, 60.39 and 35.13 is: 52.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.32 : 60.39 = 35.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.32/60.39 = 35.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.32x = 60.39 × 35.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.32x = 2,121.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.50/40.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.62

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