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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.95, 61.74 and 38.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.95, 61.74 and 38.34 is: 57.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.95 : 61.74 = 38.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.95/61.74 = 38.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.95x = 61.74 × 38.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.95x = 2,367.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,367.11/40.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 57.80

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