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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.88, 56.34 and 35.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.88, 56.34 and 35.36 is: 48.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.88 : 56.34 = 35.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.88/56.34 = 35.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.88x = 56.34 × 35.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.88x = 1,992.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,992.18/40.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.73

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