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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.05, 60.08 and 15.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.05, 60.08 and 15.70 is: 23.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.05 : 60.08 = 15.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.05/60.08 = 15.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.05x = 60.08 × 15.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.05x = 943.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943.22/40.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.55

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