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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.15, 60.22 and 11.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.15, 60.22 and 11.26 is: 16.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.15 : 60.22 = 11.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.15/60.22 = 11.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.15x = 60.22 × 11.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.15x = 678.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 678.02/40.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 16.89

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