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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.22, 58.30 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.22, 58.30 and 25.86 is: 35.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.22 : 58.30 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.22/58.30 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.22x = 58.30 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.22x = 1,507.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.28/42.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.70

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