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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.26, 61.83 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.26, 61.83 and 25.22 is: 37.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.26 : 61.83 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.26/61.83 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.26x = 61.83 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.26x = 1,559.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,559.35/41.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.79

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