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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.32, 60.47 and 14.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.32, 60.47 and 14.64 is: 21.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.32 : 60.47 = 14.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.32/60.47 = 14.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.32x = 60.47 × 14.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.32x = 885.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 885.28/40.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.96

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