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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.02, 60.03 and 14.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.02, 60.03 and 14.34 is: 21.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.02 : 60.03 = 14.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.02/60.03 = 14.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.02x = 60.03 × 14.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.02x = 860.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 860.72/40.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.51

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