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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.42, 63.70 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.42, 63.70 and 25.35 is: 38.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.42 : 63.70 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.42/63.70 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.42x = 63.70 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.42x = 1,614.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,614.80/42.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.07

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