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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.50, 55.89 and 25.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.50, 55.89 and 25.95 is: 35.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.50 : 55.89 = 25.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.50/55.89 = 25.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.50x = 55.89 × 25.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.50x = 1,450.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,450.08/40.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.80

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