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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.74, 61.02 and 25.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.74, 61.02 and 25.48 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.74 : 61.02 = 25.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.74/61.02 = 25.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.74x = 61.02 × 25.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.74x = 1,554.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,554.87/40.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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