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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.12, 63.32 and 25.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.12, 63.32 and 25.04 is: 37.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.12 : 63.32 = 25.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.12/63.32 = 25.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.12x = 63.32 × 25.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.12x = 1,585.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585.09/42.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.63

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