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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.57, 60.71 and 35.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.57, 60.71 and 35.22 is: 52.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.57 : 60.71 = 35.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.57/60.71 = 35.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.57x = 60.71 × 35.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.57x = 2,137.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,137.73/40.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.69

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