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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.74, 56.28 and 34.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.74, 56.28 and 34.66 is: 47.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.74 : 56.28 = 34.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.74/56.28 = 34.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.74x = 56.28 × 34.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.74x = 1,950.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,950.66/40.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.88

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