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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.18, 34.72 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.18, 34.72 and 21.94 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.18 : 34.72 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.18/34.72 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.18x = 34.72 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.18x = 761.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 761.76/25.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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