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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.03, 37.40 and 21.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.03, 37.40 and 21.45 is: 32.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.03 : 37.40 = 21.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.03/37.40 = 21.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.03x = 37.40 × 21.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.03x = 802.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.23/25.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.05

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