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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 56.12 and 34.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 56.12 and 34.47 is: 47.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 56.12 = 34.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/56.12 = 34.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 56.12 × 34.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 1,934.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,934.28/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.65

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