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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.40, 61.94 and 34.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.40, 61.94 and 34.56 is: 51.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.40 : 61.94 = 34.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.40/61.94 = 34.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.40x = 61.94 × 34.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.40x = 2,140.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,140.65/41.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.71

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