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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.34, 60.22 and 35.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.34, 60.22 and 35.21 is: 52.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.34 : 60.22 = 35.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.34/60.22 = 35.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.34x = 60.22 × 35.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.34x = 2,120.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.35/40.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.56

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