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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.37, 60.43 and 35.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.37, 60.43 and 35.09 is: 52.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.37 : 60.43 = 35.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.37/60.43 = 35.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.37x = 60.43 × 35.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.37x = 2,120.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120.49/40.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.53

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