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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.46, 60.69 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.46, 60.69 and 11.96 is: 17.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.46 : 60.69 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.46/60.69 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.46x = 60.69 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.46x = 725.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 725.85/40.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.94

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