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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.22, 34.75 and 21.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.22, 34.75 and 21.58 is: 29.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.22 : 34.75 = 21.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.22/34.75 = 21.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.22x = 34.75 × 21.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.22x = 749.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.91/25.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.73

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