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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 37.57 and 21.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 37.57 and 21.78 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 37.57 = 21.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/37.57 = 21.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 37.57 × 21.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 818.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.27/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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