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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.76, 57.61 and 25.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.76, 57.61 and 25.37 is: 35.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.76 : 57.61 = 25.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.76/57.61 = 25.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.76x = 57.61 × 25.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.76x = 1,461.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,461.65/41.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.00

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