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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.26, 58.29 and 25.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.26, 58.29 and 25.88 is: 35.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.26 : 58.29 = 25.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.26/58.29 = 25.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.26x = 58.29 × 25.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.26x = 1,508.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508.25/42.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.69

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