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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.04, 34.52 and 21.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.04, 34.52 and 21.16 is: 29.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.04 : 34.52 = 21.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.04/34.52 = 21.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.04x = 34.52 × 21.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.04x = 730.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 730.41/25.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.18

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