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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.71, 60.96 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.71, 60.96 and 25.47 is: 38.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.71 : 60.96 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.71/60.96 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.71x = 60.96 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.71x = 1,552.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,552.65/40.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.14

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