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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.49, 55.85 and 35.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.49, 55.85 and 35.02 is: 48.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.49 : 55.85 = 35.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.49/55.85 = 35.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.49x = 55.85 × 35.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.49x = 1,955.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,955.76/40.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.30

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