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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.39, 60.55 and 34.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.39, 60.55 and 34.01 is: 50.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.39 : 60.55 = 34.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.39/60.55 = 34.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.39x = 60.55 × 34.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.39x = 2,059.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,059.31/40.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.99

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