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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.54, 60.79 and 14.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.54, 60.79 and 14.85 is: 22.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.54 : 60.79 = 14.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.54/60.79 = 14.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.54x = 60.79 × 14.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.54x = 902.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.73/40.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.27

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