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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 58.11 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 58.11 and 25.74 is: 35.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 58.11 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/58.11 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 58.11 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,495.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,495.75/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.51

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