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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 61.07 and 14.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 61.07 and 14.33 is: 21.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 61.07 = 14.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/61.07 = 14.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 61.07 × 14.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 874.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.76/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.50

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