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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.78, 61.16 and 14.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.78, 61.16 and 14.75 is: 22.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.78 : 61.16 = 14.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.78/61.16 = 14.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.78x = 61.16 × 14.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.78x = 902.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 902.11/40.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.12

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