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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.97, 61.45 and 15.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.97, 61.45 and 15.29 is: 22.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.97 : 61.45 = 15.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.97/61.45 = 15.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.97x = 61.45 × 15.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.97x = 939.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939.57/40.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22.93

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