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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 42.95, 64.41 and 25.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 42.95, 64.41 and 25.86 is: 38.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    42.95 : 64.41 = 25.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    42.95/64.41 = 25.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    42.95x = 64.41 × 25.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    42.95x = 1,665.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665.39/42.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38.77

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