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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.58, 60.57 and 35.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.58, 60.57 and 35.18 is: 52.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.58 : 60.57 = 35.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.58/60.57 = 35.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.58x = 60.57 × 35.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.58x = 2,130.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,130.68/40.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.51

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