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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.62, 55.98 and 34.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.62, 55.98 and 34.05 is: 46.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.62 : 55.98 = 34.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.62/55.98 = 34.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.62x = 55.98 × 34.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.62x = 1,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,906.12/40.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46.93

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