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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.62, 63.90 and 25.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.62, 63.90 and 25.50 is: 38.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.62 : 63.90 = 25.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.62/63.90 = 25.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.62x = 63.90 × 25.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.62x = 1,629.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629.45/42.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.23

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