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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.15, 59.95 and 34.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.15, 59.95 and 34.75 is: 51.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.15 : 59.95 = 34.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.15/59.95 = 34.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.15x = 59.95 × 34.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.15x = 2,083.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,083.26/40.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.89

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