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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.25 and 35.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.25 and 35.17 is: 52.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.25 = 35.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.25 = 35.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.25 × 35.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,153.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,153.83/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.65

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