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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.34, 61.88 and 25.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.34, 61.88 and 25.26 is: 37.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.34 : 61.88 = 25.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.34/61.88 = 25.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.34x = 61.88 × 25.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.34x = 1,563.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,563.09/41.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.81

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