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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 60.79 and 13.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 60.79 and 13.49 is: 20.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 60.79 = 13.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/60.79 = 13.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 60.79 × 13.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 819.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.75/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.23

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