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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.11, 60.18 and 15.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.11, 60.18 and 15.74 is: 23.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.11 : 60.18 = 15.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.11/60.18 = 15.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.11x = 60.18 × 15.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.11x = 947.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 947.15/40.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.61

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