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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.09, 37.73 and 21.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.09, 37.73 and 21.75 is: 32.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.09 : 37.73 = 21.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.09/37.73 = 21.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.09x = 37.73 × 21.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.09x = 820.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820.63/25.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.71

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