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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.69, 63.95 and 25.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.69, 63.95 and 25.58 is: 38.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.69 : 63.95 = 25.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.69/63.95 = 25.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.69x = 63.95 × 25.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.69x = 1,635.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635.84/42.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.32

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