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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 60.78 and 13.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 60.78 and 13.47 is: 20.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 60.78 = 13.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/60.78 = 13.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 60.78 × 13.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 818.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.53/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.20

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