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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.78, 62.67 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.78, 62.67 and 25.85 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.78 : 62.67 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.78/62.67 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.78x = 62.67 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.78x = 1,619.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,619.71/41.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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