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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.03, 58.01 and 25.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.03, 58.01 and 25.70 is: 35.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.03 : 58.01 = 25.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.03/58.01 = 25.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.03x = 58.01 × 25.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.03x = 1,490.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,490.44/42.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.46

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