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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.22, 60.39 and 25.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.22, 60.39 and 25.87 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.22 : 60.39 = 25.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.22/60.39 = 25.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.22x = 60.39 × 25.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.22x = 1,561.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,561.86/40.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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