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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.58, 63.93 and 25.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.58, 63.93 and 25.53 is: 38.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.58 : 63.93 = 25.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.58/63.93 = 25.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.58x = 63.93 × 25.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.58x = 1,632.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632.22/42.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.34

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