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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.09, 55.32 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.09, 55.32 and 25.33 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.09 : 55.32 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.09/55.32 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.09x = 55.32 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.09x = 1,401.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.14/40.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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