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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.47, 55.82 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.47, 55.82 and 25.94 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.47 : 55.82 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.47/55.82 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.47x = 55.82 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.47x = 1,447.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,447.97/40.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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