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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 40.94, 56.48 and 25.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 40.94, 56.48 and 25.40 is: 35.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    40.94 : 56.48 = 25.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    40.94/56.48 = 25.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    40.94x = 56.48 × 25.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    40.94x = 1,434.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,434.29/40.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.03

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