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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.53, 58.68 and 25.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.53, 58.68 and 25.93 is: 35.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.53 : 58.68 = 25.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.53/58.68 = 25.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.53x = 58.68 × 25.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.53x = 1,521.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,521.57/42.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.78

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