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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.41, 60.61 and 11.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.41, 60.61 and 11.52 is: 17.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.41 : 60.61 = 11.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.41/60.61 = 11.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.41x = 60.61 × 11.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.41x = 698.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 698.20/40.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.28

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