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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.66, 60.97 and 14.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.66, 60.97 and 14.97 is: 22.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.66 : 60.97 = 14.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.66/60.97 = 14.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.66x = 60.97 × 14.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.66x = 912.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 912.65/40.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.45

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