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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.69, 56.19 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.69, 56.19 and 25.96 is: 35.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.69 : 56.19 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.69/56.19 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.69x = 56.19 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.69x = 1,458.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,458.67/40.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.85

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