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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.31, 57 and 25.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.31, 57 and 25.78 is: 35.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.31 : 57 = 25.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.31/57 = 25.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.31x = 57 × 25.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.31x = 1,469.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,469.18/41.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.56

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