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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.09, 61.39 and 25.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.09, 61.39 and 25.75 is: 38.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.09 : 61.39 = 25.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.09/61.39 = 25.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.09x = 61.39 × 25.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.09x = 1,580.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.79/41.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.47

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