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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.18, 56.80 and 25.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.18, 56.80 and 25.63 is: 35.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.18 : 56.80 = 25.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.18/56.80 = 25.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.18x = 56.80 × 25.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.18x = 1,455.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,455.78/41.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.36

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