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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.18 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.18 and 21.66 is: 32.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.18 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.18 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.18 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 826.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.98/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.55

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