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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 41.94, 57.90 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 41.94, 57.90 and 25.58 is: 35.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    41.94 : 57.90 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    41.94/57.90 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    41.94x = 57.90 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    41.94x = 1,481.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,481.32/41.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.32

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