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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.18, 60.12 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.18, 60.12 and 34.01 is: 50.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.18 : 60.12 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.18/60.12 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.18x = 60.12 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.18x = 2,044.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,044.68/40.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.89

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