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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 34.78 and 21.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 34.78 and 21.34 is: 29.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 34.78 = 21.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/34.78 = 21.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 34.78 × 21.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 742.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 742.21/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.41

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