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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.83, 61.22 and 11.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.83, 61.22 and 11.93 is: 17.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.83 : 61.22 = 11.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.83/61.22 = 11.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.83x = 61.22 × 11.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.83x = 730.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.55/40.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.89

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