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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.66, 55.98 and 35.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.66, 55.98 and 35.68 is: 49.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.66 : 55.98 = 35.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.66/55.98 = 35.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.66x = 55.98 × 35.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.66x = 1,997.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,997.37/40.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.12

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