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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.13, 34.64 and 21.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.13, 34.64 and 21.43 is: 29.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.13 : 34.64 = 21.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.13/34.64 = 21.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.13x = 34.64 × 21.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.13x = 742.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.34/25.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.54

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