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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.34, 60.56 and 31.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.34, 60.56 and 31.12 is: 46.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.34 : 60.56 = 31.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.34/60.56 = 31.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.34x = 60.56 × 31.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.34x = 1,884.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,884.32/40.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.71

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