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PHP else if not working.

PHP Problem. I have a piece of script that wont work. The PHP is to add a class and it won't go past the 3rd iteration.
here:
<?php elseif ($valuesNum == 3) : ?>solution-skills
<?php else : ?>expand
If I add a fourth box, it gives it the class solution-skills and not expand. I do not have a url for you to look at. Is this something simple I am missing?

<div class="flipper effect__hover box box-solution box-solution-simple ripplelink" ontouchstart="this.classList.toggle('hover');">
      <div class="flipper__front box-<?php if ($valuesNum == 1) : ?>solution-messages
          <?php elseif ($valuesNum == 2) : ?>solution-content
          <?php elseif ($valuesNum == 3) : ?>solution-skills
          <?php else: ?>expand
          <?php endif; ?>">
        <span class="flipper__text">
                <span class="textline"><a href="<?php the_sub_field('value_link_url'); ?>"><?php the_sub_field('value_headline'); ?></a>&nbsp;</span>
                <span class="icon icon-arrow-right-knockout"></span>
            </h2>
        </span>
      </div>
      <div class="flipper__back box-<?php if ($valuesNum == 1) : ?>solution-messages
          <?php elseif ($valuesNum == 2) : ?>solution-content
              <?php elseif ($valuesNum == 3) : ?>solution-skills
              <?php else : ?>expand
                  <?php endif; ?>">
        <span class="flipper__text">
            <p><?php the_sub_field('value_content'); ?></p>
        </span>
      </div>
    </div>
<?php endwhile; ?>

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NerdsOfTech

I agree with Chris and like his approach even better; to boot, not only does his code reduce the redundancy of the previously written control statements, he showcases the alternative : syntax of switch() in a clean, readable way.

NerdsOfTech

For optimal readability and flexibility, use switch() when there are more than three conditions tested.