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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.16, 55.42 and 34.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.16, 55.42 and 34.97 is: 48.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.16 : 55.42 = 34.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.16/55.42 = 34.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.16x = 55.42 × 34.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.16x = 1,937.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,937.67/40.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.25

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