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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.34 and 34.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.34 and 34.84 is: 52.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.34 = 34.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.34 = 34.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.34 × 34.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 2,102.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,102.25/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.27

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