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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 59 and 25.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 59 and 25.52 is: 35.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 59 = 25.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/59 = 25.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 59 × 25.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,505.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,505.68/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.21

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