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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.39, 57.12 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.39, 57.12 and 25.04 is: 34.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.39 : 57.12 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.39/57.12 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.39x = 57.12 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.39x = 1,430.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,430.28/41.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.56

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