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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42, 63 and 25.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42, 63 and 25.96 is: 38.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42 : 63 = 25.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42/63 = 25.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42x = 63 × 25.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42x = 1,635.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.48/42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.94

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