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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.33 and 25.10 is: 37.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.33 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.33 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.33 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,513.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,513.98/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.65

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