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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.19, 34.68 and 21.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.19, 34.68 and 21.90 is: 30.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.19 : 34.68 = 21.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.19/34.68 = 21.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.19x = 34.68 × 21.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.19x = 759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.58/25.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.15

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