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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.84, 62.69 and 25.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.84, 62.69 and 25.59 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.84 : 62.69 = 25.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.84/62.69 = 25.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.84x = 62.69 × 25.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.84x = 1,604.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,604.11/41.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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