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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.55, 55.95 and 35.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.55, 55.95 and 35.63 is: 49.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.55 : 55.95 = 35.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.55/55.95 = 35.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.55x = 55.95 × 35.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.55x = 1,993.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,993.50/40.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.16

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