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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 35.05 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 35.05 and 21.70 is: 30.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 35.05 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/35.05 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 35.05 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 760.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.59/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.06

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