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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.34 and 14.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.34 and 14.54 is: 21.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.34 = 14.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.34 = 14.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.34 × 14.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 877.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.12/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.81

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