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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.60, 55.73 and 35.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.60, 55.73 and 35.74 is: 49.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.60 : 55.73 = 35.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.60/55.73 = 35.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.60x = 55.73 × 35.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.60x = 1,991.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,991.79/40.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.06

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