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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 34.57 and 21.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 34.57 and 21.56 is: 29.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 34.57 = 21.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/34.57 = 21.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 34.57 × 21.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 745.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.16/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.71

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