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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.60, 60.90 and 34.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.60, 60.90 and 34.90 is: 52.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.60 : 60.90 = 34.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.60/60.90 = 34.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.60x = 60.90 × 34.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.60x = 2,125.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,125.41/40.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.35

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