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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.47, 60.71 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.47, 60.71 and 25.25 is: 37.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.47 : 60.71 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.47/60.71 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.47x = 60.71 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.47x = 1,532.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532.50/40.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.87

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