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