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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.33, 60.47 and 15.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.33, 60.47 and 15.95 is: 23.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.33 : 60.47 = 15.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.33/60.47 = 15.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.33x = 60.47 × 15.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.33x = 964.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 964.50/40.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.92

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