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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.43, 55.80 and 25.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.43, 55.80 and 25.90 is: 35.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.43 : 55.80 = 25.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.43/55.80 = 25.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.43x = 55.80 × 25.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.43x = 1,445.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,445.08/40.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.74

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