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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.96, 56.53 and 35.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.96, 56.53 and 35.52 is: 49.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.96 : 56.53 = 35.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.96/56.53 = 35.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.96x = 56.53 × 35.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.96x = 2,007.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,007.66/40.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.02

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