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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.61, 55.99 and 34.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.61, 55.99 and 34.06 is: 46.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.61 : 55.99 = 34.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.61/55.99 = 34.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.61x = 55.99 × 34.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.61x = 1,907.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907.02/40.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.96

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