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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 59.95 and 34.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 59.95 and 34.60 is: 51.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 59.95 = 34.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/59.95 = 34.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 59.95 × 34.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 2,074.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,074.27/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.82

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