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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.98, 61.39 and 35.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.98, 61.39 and 35.79 is: 53.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.98 : 61.39 = 35.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.98/61.39 = 35.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.98x = 61.39 × 35.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.98x = 2,197.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,197.15/40.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 53.62

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