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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.56, 55.99 and 34.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.56, 55.99 and 34.48 is: 47.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.56 : 55.99 = 34.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.56/55.99 = 34.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.56x = 55.99 × 34.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.56x = 1,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,930.54/40.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.60

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