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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 60.93 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 60.93 and 25.44 is: 38.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 60.93 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/60.93 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 60.93 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 1,549.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.75/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.08

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