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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 60.43 and 34.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 60.43 and 34.20 is: 51.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 60.43 = 34.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/60.43 = 34.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 60.43 × 34.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 2,066.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.40/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.37

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