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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.31, 38.12 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.31, 38.12 and 21.74 is: 32.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.31 : 38.12 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.31/38.12 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.31x = 38.12 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.31x = 828.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 828.43/25.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.74

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