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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 57.99 and 25.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 57.99 and 25.66 is: 35.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 57.99 = 25.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/57.99 = 25.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 57.99 × 25.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 1,487.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,487.75/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.40

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