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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.55, 60.47 and 34.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.55, 60.47 and 34.17 is: 50.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.55 : 60.47 = 34.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.55/60.47 = 34.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.55x = 60.47 × 34.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.55x = 2,066.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,066.09/40.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.95

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