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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 60.57 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 60.57 and 34.56 is: 51.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 60.57 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/60.57 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 60.57 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 2,093.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.30/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.57

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