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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.79, 60.96 and 35.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.79, 60.96 and 35.33 is: 52.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.79 : 60.96 = 35.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.79/60.96 = 35.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.79x = 60.96 × 35.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.79x = 2,153.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.41/40.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.80

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