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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.91, 61.38 and 34.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.91, 61.38 and 34.12 is: 51.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.91 : 61.38 = 34.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.91/61.38 = 34.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.91x = 61.38 × 34.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.91x = 2,093.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,093.81/40.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.18

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