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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 37.78 and 21.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 37.78 and 21.40 is: 32.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 37.78 = 21.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/37.78 = 21.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 37.78 × 21.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 808.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 808.49/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.04

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