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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 55.57 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 55.57 and 34.74 is: 47.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 55.57 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/55.57 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 55.57 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 1,930.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.19/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.92

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