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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.18, 37.83 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.18, 37.83 and 21.58 is: 32.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.18 : 37.83 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.18/37.83 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.18x = 37.83 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.18x = 816.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.37/25.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.42

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