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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.08 and 34.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.08 and 34.13 is: 50.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.08 = 34.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.08 = 34.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.08 × 34.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,084.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,084.66/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50.96

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