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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 61.41 and 12.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 61.41 and 12.44 is: 18.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 61.41 = 12.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/61.41 = 12.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 61.41 × 12.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 763.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 763.76/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18.66

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