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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.70, 57.18 and 40.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.70, 57.18 and 40.25 is: 55.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.70 : 57.18 = 40.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.70/57.18 = 40.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.70x = 57.18 × 40.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.70x = 2,301.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,301.64/41.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 55.20

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