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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.54, 58.70 and 25.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.54, 58.70 and 25.06 is: 34.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.54 : 58.70 = 25.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.54/58.70 = 25.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.54x = 58.70 × 25.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.54x = 1,471.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,471.23/42.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.58

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