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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.32, 60.46 and 16.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.32, 60.46 and 16.27 is: 24.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.32 : 60.46 = 16.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.32/60.46 = 16.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.32x = 60.46 × 16.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.32x = 983.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983.68/40.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.40

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