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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 37.98 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 37.98 and 21.70 is: 32.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 37.98 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/37.98 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 37.98 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 824.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.17/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.52

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