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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.87, 56.25 and 35.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.87, 56.25 and 35.66 is: 49.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.87 : 56.25 = 35.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.87/56.25 = 35.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.87x = 56.25 × 35.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.87x = 2,006.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,006.02/40.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.09

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