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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.11, 37.71 and 21.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.11, 37.71 and 21.33 is: 32.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.11 : 37.71 = 21.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.11/37.71 = 21.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.11x = 37.71 × 21.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.11x = 804.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.35/25.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.03

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