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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 11.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 11.33 is: 17.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.33 = 11.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.33 = 11.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.33 × 11.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 683.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 683.69/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.00

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