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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.39, 60.48 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.39, 60.48 and 35.22 is: 52.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.39 : 60.48 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.39/60.48 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.39x = 60.48 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.39x = 2,129.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,129.93/40.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.74

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