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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.37, 60.54 and 13.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.37, 60.54 and 13.31 is: 19.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.37 : 60.54 = 13.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.37/60.54 = 13.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.37x = 60.54 × 13.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.37x = 805.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 805.99/40.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19.96

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