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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 34.57 and 21.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 34.57 and 21.14 is: 29.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 34.57 = 21.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/34.57 = 21.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 34.57 × 21.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 730.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.81/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.20

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