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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.27, 60.39 and 13.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.27, 60.39 and 13.21 is: 19.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.27 : 60.39 = 13.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.27/60.39 = 13.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.27x = 60.39 × 13.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.27x = 797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 797.76/40.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.81

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