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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.24, 55.55 and 25.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.24, 55.55 and 25.49 is: 35.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.24 : 55.55 = 25.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.24/55.55 = 25.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.24x = 55.55 × 25.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.24x = 1,415.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,415.69/40.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.19

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