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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.68, 61.02 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.68, 61.02 and 25.47 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.68 : 61.02 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.68/61.02 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.68x = 61.02 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.68x = 1,554.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.18/40.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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