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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.02, 34.41 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.02, 34.41 and 21.37 is: 29.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.02 : 34.41 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.02/34.41 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.02x = 34.41 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.02x = 735.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 735.34/25.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.39

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