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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.62 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.62 and 21.76 is: 32.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.62 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.62 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.62 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 818.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.61/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.64

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