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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.25, 55.55 and 25.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.25, 55.55 and 25.71 is: 35.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.25 : 55.55 = 25.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.25/55.55 = 25.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.25x = 55.55 × 25.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.25x = 1,428.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,428.19/40.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.48

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