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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.23, 58.28 and 25.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.23, 58.28 and 25.85 is: 35.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.23 : 58.28 = 25.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.23/58.28 = 25.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.23x = 58.28 × 25.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.23x = 1,506.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,506.54/42.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.67

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