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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 34.99 and 21.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 34.99 and 21.95 is: 30.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 34.99 = 21.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/34.99 = 21.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 34.99 × 21.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 768.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 768.19/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.23

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