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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.93, 61.39 and 10.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.93, 61.39 and 10.49 is: 15.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.93 : 61.39 = 10.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.93/61.39 = 10.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.93x = 61.39 × 10.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.93x = 643.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 643.98/40.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 15.74

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