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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 37.78 and 21.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 37.78 and 21.24 is: 31.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 37.78 = 21.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/37.78 = 21.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 37.78 × 21.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 802.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 802.45/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.72

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