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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 60.96 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 60.96 and 14.97 is: 22.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 60.96 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/60.96 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 60.96 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 912.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.74/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.46

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