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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.81, 64.15 and 25.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.81, 64.15 and 25.67 is: 38.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.81 : 64.15 = 25.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.81/64.15 = 25.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.81x = 64.15 × 25.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.81x = 1,646.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,646.73/42.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.47

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