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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.47, 60.78 and 35.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.47, 60.78 and 35.70 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.47 : 60.78 = 35.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.47/60.78 = 35.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.47x = 60.78 × 35.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.47x = 2,169.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,169.85/40.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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