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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.79, 56.34 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.79, 56.34 and 35.33 is: 48.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.79 : 56.34 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.79/56.34 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.79x = 56.34 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.79x = 1,990.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,990.21/40.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.80

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