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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.76, 56.29 and 35.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.76, 56.29 and 35.37 is: 48.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.76 : 56.29 = 35.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.76/56.29 = 35.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.76x = 56.29 × 35.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.76x = 1,990.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.70/40.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.85

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