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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.30, 55.59 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.30, 55.59 and 25.75 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.30 : 55.59 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.30/55.59 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.30x = 55.59 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.30x = 1,431.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,431.42/40.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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