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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.15, 60.29 and 34.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.15, 60.29 and 34.73 is: 52.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.15 : 60.29 = 34.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.15/60.29 = 34.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.15x = 60.29 × 34.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.15x = 2,093.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.87/40.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.15

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