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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.21, 54.08 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.21, 54.08 and 25.40 is: 35.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.21 : 54.08 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.21/54.08 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.21x = 54.08 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.21x = 1,373.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,373.23/39.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.02

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