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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.59, 58.76 and 25.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.59, 58.76 and 25.10 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.59 : 58.76 = 25.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.59/58.76 = 25.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.59x = 58.76 × 25.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.59x = 1,475.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,475.09/42.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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