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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.21, 55.46 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.21, 55.46 and 25.45 is: 35.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.21 : 55.46 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.21/55.46 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.21x = 55.46 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.21x = 1,411.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,411.38/40.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.10

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