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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.06, 55.32 and 34.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.06, 55.32 and 34.26 is: 47.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.06 : 55.32 = 34.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.06/55.32 = 34.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.06x = 55.32 × 34.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.06x = 1,895.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,895.26/40.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.31

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