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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 11.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 11.72 is: 17.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.33 = 11.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.33 = 11.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.33 × 11.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 706.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 706.99/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.58

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