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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.38, 55.70 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.38, 55.70 and 25.82 is: 35.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.38 : 55.70 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.38/55.70 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.38x = 55.70 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.38x = 1,438.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,438.02/40.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.61

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