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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 16.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 16.18 is: 24.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.33 = 16.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.33 = 16.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.33 × 16.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 976.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976.14/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.27

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