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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.21 and 25.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.21 and 25.01 is: 37.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.21 = 25.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.21 = 25.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.21 × 25.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,580.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,580.90/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.53

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