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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.53, 60.82 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.53, 60.82 and 25.35 is: 38.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.53 : 60.82 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.53/60.82 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.53x = 60.82 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.53x = 1,541.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,541.50/40.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.03

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