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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.34, 60.52 and 16.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.34, 60.52 and 16.28 is: 24.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.34 : 60.52 = 16.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.34/60.52 = 16.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.34x = 60.52 × 16.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.34x = 985.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 985.27/40.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24.42

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