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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 55.62 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 55.62 and 34.56 is: 47.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 55.62 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/55.62 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 55.62 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 1,922.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,922.23/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.57

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