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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.56, 60.89 and 35.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.56, 60.89 and 35.49 is: 53.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.56 : 60.89 = 35.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.56/60.89 = 35.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.56x = 60.89 × 35.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.56x = 2,160.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,160.99/40.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.28

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