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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.21, 58.24 and 25.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.21, 58.24 and 25.84 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.21 : 58.24 = 25.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.21/58.24 = 25.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.21x = 58.24 × 25.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.21x = 1,504.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,504.55/42.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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