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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.91, 64.24 and 25.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.91, 64.24 and 25.74 is: 38.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.91 : 64.24 = 25.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.91/64.24 = 25.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.91x = 64.24 × 25.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.91x = 1,653.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,653.47/42.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.54

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