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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 60.98 and 34.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 60.98 and 34.99 is: 52.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 60.98 = 34.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/60.98 = 34.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 60.98 × 34.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 2,133.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,133.36/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.41

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