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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 61.45 and 13.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 61.45 and 13.94 is: 20.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 61.45 = 13.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/61.45 = 13.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 61.45 × 13.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 856.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 856.24/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.90

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