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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.25, 60.35 and 13.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.25, 60.35 and 13.20 is: 19.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.25 : 60.35 = 13.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.25/60.35 = 13.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.25x = 60.35 × 13.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.25x = 796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.33/40.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.79

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