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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.11, 60.13 and 24.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.11, 60.13 and 24.09 is: 36.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.11 : 60.13 = 24.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.11/60.13 = 24.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.11x = 60.13 × 24.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.11x = 1,448.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.53/40.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.11

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