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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 61.17 and 23.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 61.17 and 23.59 is: 35.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 61.17 = 23.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/61.17 = 23.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 61.17 × 23.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 1,442.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,442.83/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.45

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