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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.05, 56.64 and 25.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.05, 56.64 and 25.51 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.05 : 56.64 = 25.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.05/56.64 = 25.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.05x = 56.64 × 25.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.05x = 1,444.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,444.89/41.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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