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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.28, 58.34 and 25.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.28, 58.34 and 25.68 is: 35.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.28 : 58.34 = 25.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.28/58.34 = 25.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.28x = 58.34 × 25.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.28x = 1,497.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,497.82/42.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.43

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