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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.87, 57.80 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.87, 57.80 and 25.50 is: 35.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.87 : 57.80 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.87/57.80 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.87x = 57.80 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.87x = 1,473.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,473.77/41.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.20

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