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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.58, 55.93 and 34.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.58, 55.93 and 34.03 is: 46.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.58 : 55.93 = 34.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.58/55.93 = 34.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.58x = 55.93 × 34.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.58x = 1,903.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,903.07/40.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.89

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