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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.47, 60.63 and 14.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.47, 60.63 and 14.78 is: 22.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.47 : 60.63 = 14.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.47/60.63 = 14.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.47x = 60.63 × 14.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.47x = 896.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.11/40.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.14

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