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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.81, 61.23 and 35.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.81, 61.23 and 35.41 is: 53.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.81 : 61.23 = 35.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.81/61.23 = 35.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.81x = 61.23 × 35.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.81x = 2,168.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,168.15/40.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.13

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