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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.21, 60.02 and 34.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.21, 60.02 and 34.46 is: 51.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.21 : 60.02 = 34.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.21/60.02 = 34.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.21x = 60.02 × 34.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.21x = 2,068.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.29/40.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.44

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