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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.70, 60.96 and 25.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.70, 60.96 and 25.45 is: 38.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.70 : 60.96 = 25.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.70/60.96 = 25.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.70x = 60.96 × 25.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.70x = 1,551.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551.13/40.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.11

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