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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.81, 57.69 and 25.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.81, 57.69 and 25.43 is: 35.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.81 : 57.69 = 25.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.81/57.69 = 25.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.81x = 57.69 × 25.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.81x = 1,467.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467.06/41.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.09

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