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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.61, 62.41 and 25.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.61, 62.41 and 25.56 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.61 : 62.41 = 25.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.61/62.41 = 25.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.61x = 62.41 × 25.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.61x = 1,595.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595.20/41.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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