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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.51, 62.25 and 23.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.51, 62.25 and 23.51 is: 35.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.51 : 62.25 = 23.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.51/62.25 = 23.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.51x = 62.25 × 23.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.51x = 1,463.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463.19/41.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.25

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