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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.50, 55.98 and 35.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.50, 55.98 and 35.64 is: 49.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.50 : 55.98 = 35.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.50/55.98 = 35.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.50x = 55.98 × 35.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.50x = 1,995.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,995.13/40.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.26

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