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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.41, 58.53 and 25.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.41, 58.53 and 25.82 is: 35.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.41 : 58.53 = 25.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.41/58.53 = 25.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.41x = 58.53 × 25.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.41x = 1,511.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,511.33/42.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.64

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