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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 60.46 and 34.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 60.46 and 34.86 is: 52.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 60.46 = 34.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/60.46 = 34.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 60.46 × 34.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 2,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,107.97/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.01

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