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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.52, 63.86 and 25.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.52, 63.86 and 25.44 is: 38.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.52 : 63.86 = 25.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.52/63.86 = 25.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.52x = 63.86 × 25.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.52x = 1,624.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,624.60/42.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.21

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