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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 38 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 38 and 21.93 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 38 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/38 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 38 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 833.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 833.34/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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