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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.83, 59.10 and 25.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.83, 59.10 and 25.35 is: 34.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.83 : 59.10 = 25.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.83/59.10 = 25.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.83x = 59.10 × 25.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.83x = 1,498.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498.19/42.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.98

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