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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.17, 56.79 and 25.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.17, 56.79 and 25.62 is: 35.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.17 : 56.79 = 25.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.17/56.79 = 25.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.17x = 56.79 × 25.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.17x = 1,454.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.96/41.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.34

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