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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.85, 61.50 and 35.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.85, 61.50 and 35.84 is: 53.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.85 : 61.50 = 35.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.85/61.50 = 35.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.85x = 61.50 × 35.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.85x = 2,203.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,203.85/40.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.96

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