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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.14, 60.21 and 14.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.14, 60.21 and 14.12 is: 21.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.14 : 60.21 = 14.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.14/60.21 = 14.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.14x = 60.21 × 14.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.14x = 849.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.86/40.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.17

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