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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.16, 61.80 and 25.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.16, 61.80 and 25.08 is: 37.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.16 : 61.80 = 25.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.16/61.80 = 25.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.16x = 61.80 × 25.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.16x = 1,549.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,549.94/41.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.66

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