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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.25, 37.85 and 21.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.25, 37.85 and 21.86 is: 32.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.25 : 37.85 = 21.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.25/37.85 = 21.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.25x = 37.85 × 21.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.25x = 827.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 827.40/25.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.77

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