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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 34.56 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 34.56 and 21.47 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 34.56 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/34.56 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 34.56 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 741.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 741.83/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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