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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 60.84 and 34.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 60.84 and 34.53 is: 51.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 60.84 = 34.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/60.84 = 34.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 60.84 × 34.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 2,100.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,100.81/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.68

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