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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.92, 56.36 and 34.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.92, 56.36 and 34.80 is: 47.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.92 : 56.36 = 34.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.92/56.36 = 34.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.92x = 56.36 × 34.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.92x = 1,961.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,961.33/40.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47.93

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