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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.59, 60.75 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.59, 60.75 and 25.34 is: 37.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.59 : 60.75 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.59/60.75 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.59x = 60.75 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.59x = 1,539.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,539.10/40.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.92

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