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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 60.28 and 34.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 60.28 and 34.16 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 60.28 = 34.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/60.28 = 34.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 60.28 × 34.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 2,058.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,058.78/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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