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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.31, 60.47 and 18.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.31, 60.47 and 18.94 is: 28.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.31 : 60.47 = 18.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.31/60.47 = 18.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.31x = 60.47 × 18.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.31x = 1,145.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145.20/40.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.41

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