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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 61.07 and 34.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 61.07 and 34.74 is: 52.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 61.07 = 34.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/61.07 = 34.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 61.07 × 34.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 2,121.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,121.40/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52.11

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