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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.84, 60.99 and 34.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.84, 60.99 and 34.38 is: 51.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.84 : 60.99 = 34.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.84/60.99 = 34.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.84x = 60.99 × 34.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.84x = 2,096.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,096.84/40.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.34

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