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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.05, 34.48 and 21.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.05, 34.48 and 21.99 is: 30.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.05 : 34.48 = 21.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.05/34.48 = 21.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.05x = 34.48 × 21.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.05x = 758.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.22/25.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.27

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