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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.58, 60.83 and 14.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.58, 60.83 and 14.89 is: 22.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.58 : 60.83 = 14.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.58/60.83 = 14.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.58x = 60.83 × 14.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.58x = 905.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 905.78/40.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.32

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