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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.27, 58.35 and 25.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.27, 58.35 and 25.91 is: 35.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.27 : 58.35 = 25.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.27/58.35 = 25.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.27x = 58.35 × 25.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.27x = 1,511.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511.56/42.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.76

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