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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.18, 55.53 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.18, 55.53 and 34.84 is: 48.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.18 : 55.53 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.18/55.53 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.18x = 55.53 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.18x = 1,934.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934.67/40.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48.15

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