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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 34.62 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 34.62 and 21.90 is: 30.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 34.62 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/34.62 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 34.62 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 758.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 758.18/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.16

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