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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 60.14 and 19.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 60.14 and 19.86 is: 29.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 60.14 = 19.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/60.14 = 19.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 60.14 × 19.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 1,194.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194.28/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.76

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