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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.58, 63.85 and 25.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.58, 63.85 and 25.47 is: 38.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.58 : 63.85 = 25.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.58/63.85 = 25.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.58x = 63.85 × 25.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.58x = 1,625.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625.89/42.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.18

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