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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.14, 63.17 and 25.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.14, 63.17 and 25.89 is: 38.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.14 : 63.17 = 25.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.14/63.17 = 25.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.14x = 63.17 × 25.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.14x = 1,635.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.16/42.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.81

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