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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.67, 63.91 and 21.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.67, 63.91 and 21.25 is: 31.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.67 : 63.91 = 21.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.67/63.91 = 21.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.67x = 63.91 × 21.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.67x = 1,358.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,358.09/42.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.83

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