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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25, 34.50 and 21.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25, 34.50 and 21.92 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25 : 34.50 = 21.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25/34.50 = 21.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25x = 34.50 × 21.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25x = 756.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.24/25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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