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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.34, 60.77 and 34.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.34, 60.77 and 34.04 is: 51.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.34 : 60.77 = 34.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.34/60.77 = 34.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.34x = 60.77 × 34.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.34x = 2,068.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,068.14/40.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.27

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