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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.17, 37.55 and 21.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.17, 37.55 and 21.73 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.17 : 37.55 = 21.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.17/37.55 = 21.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.17x = 37.55 × 21.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.17x = 815.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.96/25.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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