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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.44, 63.63 and 25.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.44, 63.63 and 25.34 is: 37.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.44 : 63.63 = 25.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.44/63.63 = 25.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.44x = 63.63 × 25.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.44x = 1,612.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612.07/42.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37.99

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