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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 55.96 and 34.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 55.96 and 34.08 is: 47.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 55.96 = 34.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/55.96 = 34.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 55.96 × 34.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 1,907.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.12/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.07

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