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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 60.32 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 60.32 and 14.55 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 60.32 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/60.32 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 60.32 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 877.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.77/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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