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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.52, 55.91 and 25.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.52, 55.91 and 25.98 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.52 : 55.91 = 25.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.52/55.91 = 25.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.52x = 55.91 × 25.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.52x = 1,452.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,452.54/40.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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