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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 37.78 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 37.78 and 21.83 is: 32.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 37.78 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/37.78 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 37.78 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 824.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.49/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.78

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