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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.07, 60.10 and 13.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.07, 60.10 and 13.02 is: 19.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.07 : 60.10 = 13.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.07/60.10 = 13.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.07x = 60.10 × 13.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.07x = 782.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.50/40.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.53

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