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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.82, 57.67 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.82, 57.67 and 25.44 is: 35.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.82 : 57.67 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.82/57.67 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.82x = 57.67 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.82x = 1,467.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,467.12/41.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.08

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