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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.07, 34.52 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.07, 34.52 and 21.83 is: 30.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.07 : 34.52 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.07/34.52 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.07x = 34.52 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.07x = 753.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.29/25.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.05

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