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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.28, 37.87 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.28, 37.87 and 21.47 is: 32.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.28 : 37.87 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.28/37.87 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.28x = 37.87 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.28x = 812.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 812.83/25.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.15

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