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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.46, 60.58 and 25.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.46, 60.58 and 25.19 is: 37.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.46 : 60.58 = 25.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.46/60.58 = 25.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.46x = 60.58 × 25.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.46x = 1,525.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,525.58/40.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.71

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