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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40, 60.01 and 11.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40, 60.01 and 11.50 is: 17.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40 : 60.01 = 11.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40/60.01 = 11.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40x = 60.01 × 11.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40x = 690.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 690.12/40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.25

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