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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.07, 34.49 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.07, 34.49 and 21.43 is: 29.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.07 : 34.49 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.07/34.49 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.07x = 34.49 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.07x = 738.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.84/25.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.47

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