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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.66, 57.50 and 25.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.66, 57.50 and 25.30 is: 34.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.66 : 57.50 = 25.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.66/57.50 = 25.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.66x = 57.50 × 25.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.66x = 1,454.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,454.75/41.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.92

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