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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.06, 61.56 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.06, 61.56 and 25.85 is: 38.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.06 : 61.56 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.06/61.56 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.06x = 61.56 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.06x = 1,591.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,591.02/41.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.75

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