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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.15, 37.57 and 21.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.15, 37.57 and 21.10 is: 31.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.15 : 37.57 = 21.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.15/37.57 = 21.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.15x = 37.57 × 21.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.15x = 792.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.43/25.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.51

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