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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.58, 60.88 and 13.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.58, 60.88 and 13.53 is: 20.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.58 : 60.88 = 13.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.58/60.88 = 13.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.58x = 60.88 × 13.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.58x = 823.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 823.71/40.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.30

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