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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 61.03 and 35.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 61.03 and 35.01 is: 52.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 61.03 = 35.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/61.03 = 35.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 61.03 × 35.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 2,136.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,136.43/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.59

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