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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.10, 55.37 and 34.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.10, 55.37 and 34.70 is: 47.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.10 : 55.37 = 34.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.10/55.37 = 34.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.10x = 55.37 × 34.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.10x = 1,921.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,921.17/40.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.91

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