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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 59.91 and 34.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 59.91 and 34.49 is: 51.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 59.91 = 34.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/59.91 = 34.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 59.91 × 34.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 2,066.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.00/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.45

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