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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 56 and 25.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 56 and 25.03 is: 34.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 56 = 25.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/56 = 25.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 56 × 25.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 1,401.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,401.68/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.54

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