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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 60.72 and 20.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 60.72 and 20.19 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 60.72 = 20.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/60.72 = 20.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 60.72 × 20.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 1,225.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225.94/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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