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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.45, 60.77 and 35.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.45, 60.77 and 35.10 is: 52.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.45 : 60.77 = 35.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.45/60.77 = 35.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.45x = 60.77 × 35.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.45x = 2,133.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.03/40.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.73

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