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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.27, 37.67 and 21.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.27, 37.67 and 21.91 is: 32.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.27 : 37.67 = 21.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.27/37.67 = 21.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.27x = 37.67 × 21.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.27x = 825.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.35/25.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.66

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