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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 37.59 and 21.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 37.59 and 21.79 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 37.59 = 21.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/37.59 = 21.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 37.59 × 21.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 818.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 818.99/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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