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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.80, 60.87 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.80, 60.87 and 35.36 is: 52.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.80 : 60.87 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.80/60.87 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.80x = 60.87 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.80x = 2,152.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,152.36/40.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.75

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