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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.66, 57.47 and 25.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.66, 57.47 and 25.29 is: 34.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.66 : 57.47 = 25.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.66/57.47 = 25.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.66x = 57.47 × 25.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.66x = 1,453.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,453.15/41.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.88

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