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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 60.48 and 34.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 60.48 and 34.85 is: 52.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 60.48 = 34.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/60.48 = 34.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 60.48 × 34.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 2,107.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107.66/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.02

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