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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 60.93 and 35.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 60.93 and 35.25 is: 52.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 60.93 = 35.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/60.93 = 35.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 60.93 × 35.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 2,147.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,147.78/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.86

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