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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 60.89 and 11.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 60.89 and 11.71 is: 17.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 60.89 = 11.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/60.89 = 11.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 60.89 × 11.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 713.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 713.02/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.57

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