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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 60.66 and 34.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 60.66 and 34.11 is: 51.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 60.66 = 34.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/60.66 = 34.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 60.66 × 34.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 2,069.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,069.11/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.05

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