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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.79, 59.04 and 25.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.79, 59.04 and 25.54 is: 35.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.79 : 59.04 = 25.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.79/59.04 = 25.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.79x = 59.04 × 25.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.79x = 1,507.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,507.88/42.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.24

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