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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 35.02 and 21.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 35.02 and 21.94 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 35.02 = 21.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/35.02 = 21.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 35.02 × 21.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.34/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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