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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.39, 60.54 and 18.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.39, 60.54 and 18.70 is: 28.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.39 : 60.54 = 18.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.39/60.54 = 18.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.39x = 60.54 × 18.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.39x = 1,131.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,131.90/40.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.02

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