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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.23, 60.32 and 12.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.23, 60.32 and 12.80 is: 19.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.23 : 60.32 = 12.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.23/60.32 = 12.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.23x = 60.32 × 12.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.23x = 771.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.82/40.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.19

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