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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.04, 34.61 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.04, 34.61 and 21.76 is: 30.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.04 : 34.61 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.04/34.61 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.04x = 34.61 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.04x = 752.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.92/25.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.07

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