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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.43, 62.19 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.43, 62.19 and 25.44 is: 38.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.43 : 62.19 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.43/62.19 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.43x = 62.19 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.43x = 1,582.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582.11/41.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.19

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