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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.85, 61.12 and 34.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.85, 61.12 and 34.45 is: 51.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.85 : 61.12 = 34.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.85/61.12 = 34.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.85x = 61.12 × 34.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.85x = 2,105.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,105.58/40.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.54

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