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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 56.63 and 35.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 56.63 and 35.76 is: 49.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 56.63 = 35.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/56.63 = 35.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 56.63 × 35.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 2,025.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025.09/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49.42

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