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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.76, 63.96 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.76, 63.96 and 25.64 is: 38.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.76 : 63.96 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.76/63.96 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.76x = 63.96 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.76x = 1,639.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639.93/42.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.35

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