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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.18, 63.29 and 25.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.18, 63.29 and 25.09 is: 37.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.18 : 63.29 = 25.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.18/63.29 = 25.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.18x = 63.29 × 25.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.18x = 1,587.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587.95/42.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.65

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