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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.13, 55.30 and 25.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.13, 55.30 and 25.55 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.13 : 55.30 = 25.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.13/55.30 = 25.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.13x = 55.30 × 25.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.13x = 1,412.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,412.51/40.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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