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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.17, 37.95 and 21.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.17, 37.95 and 21.21 is: 31.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.17 : 37.95 = 21.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.17/37.95 = 21.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.17x = 37.95 × 21.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.17x = 804.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.92/25.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.98

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