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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 55.80 and 34.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 55.80 and 34.29 is: 47.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 55.80 = 34.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/55.80 = 34.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 55.80 × 34.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 1,913.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,913.38/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.35

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