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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.65, 61.00 and 13.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.65, 61.00 and 13.62 is: 20.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.65 : 61.00 = 13.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.65/61.00 = 13.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.65x = 61.00 × 13.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.65x = 830.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.75/40.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.44

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