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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.32, 58.42 and 25.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.32, 58.42 and 25.94 is: 35.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.32 : 58.42 = 25.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.32/58.42 = 25.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.32x = 58.42 × 25.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.32x = 1,515.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,515.41/42.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.81

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