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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.84, 62.63 and 25.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.84, 62.63 and 25.76 is: 38.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.84 : 62.63 = 25.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.84/62.63 = 25.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.84x = 62.63 × 25.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.84x = 1,613.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,613.35/41.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.56

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