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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.28, 60.39 and 16.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.28, 60.39 and 16.23 is: 24.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.28 : 60.39 = 16.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.28/60.39 = 16.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.28x = 60.39 × 16.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.28x = 980.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 980.13/40.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.33

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