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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 60.19 and 24.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 60.19 and 24.10 is: 36.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 60.19 = 24.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/60.19 = 24.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 60.19 × 24.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 1,450.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.58/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.15

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