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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.75, 61.13 and 13.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.75, 61.13 and 13.69 is: 20.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.75 : 61.13 = 13.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.75/61.13 = 13.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.75x = 61.13 × 13.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.75x = 836.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.87/40.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.54

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