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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.63, 60.95 and 13.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.63, 60.95 and 13.57 is: 20.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.63 : 60.95 = 13.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.63/60.95 = 13.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.63x = 60.95 × 13.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.63x = 826.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.72/40.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.35

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