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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 55.44 and 34.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 55.44 and 34.02 is: 46.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 55.44 = 34.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/55.44 = 34.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 55.44 × 34.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 1,886.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,886.07/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.83

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