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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.21, 34.86 and 21.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.21, 34.86 and 21.61 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.21 : 34.86 = 21.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.21/34.86 = 21.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.21x = 34.86 × 21.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.21x = 753.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.32/25.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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