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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.09, 60.11 and 14.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.09, 60.11 and 14.40 is: 21.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.09 : 60.11 = 14.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.09/60.11 = 14.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.09x = 60.11 × 14.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.09x = 865.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865.86/40.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.60

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