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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.48, 55.93 and 35.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.48, 55.93 and 35.26 is: 48.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.48 : 55.93 = 35.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.48/55.93 = 35.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.48x = 55.93 × 35.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.48x = 1,972.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,972.09/40.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.72

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