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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.38, 60.59 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.38, 60.59 and 35.02 is: 52.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.38 : 60.59 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.38/60.59 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.38x = 60.59 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.38x = 2,121.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.86/40.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.55

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