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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.85, 61.26 and 11.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.85, 61.26 and 11.96 is: 17.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.85 : 61.26 = 11.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.85/61.26 = 11.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.85x = 61.26 × 11.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.85x = 732.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.36/40.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17.93

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