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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.19, 61.63 and 25.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.19, 61.63 and 25.97 is: 38.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.19 : 61.63 = 25.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.19/61.63 = 25.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.19x = 61.63 × 25.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.19x = 1,600.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,600.09/41.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.85

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