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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.72, 56.24 and 35.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.72, 56.24 and 35.04 is: 48.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.72 : 56.24 = 35.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.72/56.24 = 35.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.72x = 56.24 × 35.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.72x = 1,970.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,970.65/40.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.40

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