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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 55.14 and 25.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 55.14 and 25.42 is: 35.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 55.14 = 25.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/55.14 = 25.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 55.14 × 25.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 1,401.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.66/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.06

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