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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.59, 57.41 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.59, 57.41 and 25.22 is: 34.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.59 : 57.41 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.59/57.41 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.59x = 57.41 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.59x = 1,448.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,448.09/41.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.82

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