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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.08, 59.99 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.08, 59.99 and 25.58 is: 38.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.08 : 59.99 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.08/59.99 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.08x = 59.99 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.08x = 1,534.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534.54/40.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.29

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