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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.35, 61.99 and 25.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.35, 61.99 and 25.33 is: 37.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.35 : 61.99 = 25.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.35/61.99 = 25.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.35x = 61.99 × 25.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.35x = 1,570.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,570.21/41.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.97

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