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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.89, 61.34 and 35.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.89, 61.34 and 35.88 is: 53.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.89 : 61.34 = 35.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.89/61.34 = 35.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.89x = 61.34 × 35.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.89x = 2,200.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,200.70/40.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.82

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