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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.55, 60.52 and 34.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.55, 60.52 and 34.55 is: 51.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.55 : 60.52 = 34.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.55/60.52 = 34.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.55x = 60.52 × 34.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.55x = 2,090.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,090.79/40.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.56

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