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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.51, 60.73 and 14.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.51, 60.73 and 14.82 is: 22.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.51 : 60.73 = 14.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.51/60.73 = 14.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.51x = 60.73 × 14.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.51x = 899.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 899.71/40.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.21

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