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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.10, 60.16 and 11.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.10, 60.16 and 11.22 is: 16.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.10 : 60.16 = 11.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.10/60.16 = 11.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.10x = 60.16 × 11.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.10x = 674.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 674.72/40.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.82

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