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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.25, 61.86 and 23.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.25, 61.86 and 23.88 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.25 : 61.86 = 23.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.25/61.86 = 23.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.25x = 61.86 × 23.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.25x = 1,477.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,477.22/41.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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