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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 60.77 and 13.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 60.77 and 13.48 is: 20.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 60.77 = 13.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/60.77 = 13.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 60.77 × 13.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 819.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819.06/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.21

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