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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.07, 56.71 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.07, 56.71 and 25.54 is: 35.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.07 : 56.71 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.07/56.71 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.07x = 56.71 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.07x = 1,448.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.19/41.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.26

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