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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.32, 60.45 and 16.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.32, 60.45 and 16.26 is: 24.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.32 : 60.45 = 16.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.32/60.45 = 16.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.32x = 60.45 × 16.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.32x = 982.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982.92/40.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.38

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