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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.97, 55.15 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.97, 55.15 and 25.44 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.97 : 55.15 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.97/55.15 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.97x = 55.15 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.97x = 1,403.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.02/39.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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