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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.56, 60.74 and 34.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.56, 60.74 and 34.82 is: 52.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.56 : 60.74 = 34.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.56/60.74 = 34.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.56x = 60.74 × 34.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.56x = 2,114.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,114.79/40.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.14

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