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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.09, 58.10 and 25.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.09, 58.10 and 25.73 is: 35.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.09 : 58.10 = 25.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.09/58.10 = 25.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.09x = 58.10 × 25.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.09x = 1,494.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,494.93/42.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.52

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