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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 55.46 and 34.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 55.46 and 34.43 is: 47.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 55.46 = 34.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/55.46 = 34.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 55.46 × 34.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 1,909.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,909.30/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.41

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