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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.21, 60.36 and 25.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.21, 60.36 and 25.77 is: 38.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.21 : 60.36 = 25.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.21/60.36 = 25.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.21x = 60.36 × 25.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.21x = 1,555.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,555.30/40.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.68

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