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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.25, 34.90 and 21.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.25, 34.90 and 21.15 is: 29.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.25 : 34.90 = 21.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.25/34.90 = 21.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.25x = 34.90 × 21.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.25x = 738.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 738.08/25.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.24

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