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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.77, 57.64 and 25.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.77, 57.64 and 25.39 is: 35.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.77 : 57.64 = 25.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.77/57.64 = 25.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.77x = 57.64 × 25.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.77x = 1,463.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,463.30/41.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.04

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