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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.30, 55.60 and 34.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.30, 55.60 and 34.15 is: 47.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.30 : 55.60 = 34.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.30/55.60 = 34.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.30x = 55.60 × 34.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.30x = 1,898.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,898.74/40.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.12

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