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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.89, 59.16 and 25.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.89, 59.16 and 25.64 is: 35.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.89 : 59.16 = 25.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.89/59.16 = 25.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.89x = 59.16 × 25.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.89x = 1,516.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,516.86/42.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35.37

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