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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.31, 60.45 and 14.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.31, 60.45 and 14.63 is: 21.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.31 : 60.45 = 14.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.31/60.45 = 14.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.31x = 60.45 × 14.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.31x = 884.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 884.37/40.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.94

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