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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.13, 58.13 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.13, 58.13 and 25.54 is: 35.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.13 : 58.13 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.13/58.13 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.13x = 58.13 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.13x = 1,484.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,484.37/42.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.24

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