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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.18, 60.26 and 14.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.18, 60.26 and 14.50 is: 21.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.18 : 60.26 = 14.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.18/60.26 = 14.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.18x = 60.26 × 14.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.18x = 873.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.40/40.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.74

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