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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.95, 55.13 and 25.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.95, 55.13 and 25.21 is: 34.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.95 : 55.13 = 25.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.95/55.13 = 25.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.95x = 55.13 × 25.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.95x = 1,389.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,389.43/39.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.78

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