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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 38.00 and 21.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 38.00 and 21.97 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 38.00 = 21.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/38.00 = 21.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 38.00 × 21.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 834.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 834.96/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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