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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.28, 56.95 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.28, 56.95 and 25.73 is: 35.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.28 : 56.95 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.28/56.95 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.28x = 56.95 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.28x = 1,465.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,465.32/41.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.50

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