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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.79, 60.90 and 35.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.79, 60.90 and 35.07 is: 52.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.79 : 60.90 = 35.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.79/60.90 = 35.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.79x = 60.90 × 35.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.79x = 2,135.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135.76/40.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.37

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