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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.82, 61.16 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.82, 61.16 and 25.63 is: 38.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.82 : 61.16 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.82/61.16 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.82x = 61.16 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.82x = 1,567.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,567.25/40.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.40

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