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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 34.48 and 21.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 34.48 and 21.01 is: 28.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 34.48 = 21.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/34.48 = 21.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 34.48 × 21.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 724.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 724.31/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.85

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