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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 61.67 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 61.67 and 25.86 is: 38.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 61.67 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/61.67 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 61.67 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 1,594.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.79/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.83

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