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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.78, 62.49 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.78, 62.49 and 25.52 is: 38.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.78 : 62.49 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.78/62.49 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.78x = 62.49 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.78x = 1,594.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,594.43/41.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.17

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