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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.03, 55.23 and 25.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.03, 55.23 and 25.27 is: 34.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.03 : 55.23 = 25.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.03/55.23 = 25.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.03x = 55.23 × 25.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.03x = 1,395.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,395.66/40.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.87

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