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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 39.23, 54.16 and 25.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 39.23, 54.16 and 25.41 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    39.23 : 54.16 = 25.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    39.23/54.16 = 25.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    39.23x = 54.16 × 25.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    39.23x = 1,376.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,376.21/39.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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