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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 60.73 and 34.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 60.73 and 34.40 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 60.73 = 34.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/60.73 = 34.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 60.73 × 34.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 2,089.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,089.18/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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