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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.98, 55.18 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.98, 55.18 and 25.43 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.98 : 55.18 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.98/55.18 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.98x = 55.18 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.98x = 1,403.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,403.30/39.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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