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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.23, 56.91 and 25.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.23, 56.91 and 25.69 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.23 : 56.91 = 25.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.23/56.91 = 25.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.23x = 56.91 × 25.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.23x = 1,462.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,462.02/41.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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