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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.24, 60.33 and 14.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.24, 60.33 and 14.55 is: 21.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.24 : 60.33 = 14.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.24/60.33 = 14.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.24x = 60.33 × 14.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.24x = 877.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 877.80/40.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.82

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