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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.15, 55.36 and 34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.15, 55.36 and 34 is: 46.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.15 : 55.36 = 34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.15/55.36 = 34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.15x = 55.36 × 34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.15x = 1,882.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,882.24/40.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.88

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