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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.50, 58.65 and 25.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.50, 58.65 and 25.25 is: 34.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.50 : 58.65 = 25.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.50/58.65 = 25.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.50x = 58.65 × 25.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.50x = 1,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,480.91/42.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.85

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