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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.46, 38.02 and 21.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.46, 38.02 and 21.44 is: 32.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.46 : 38.02 = 21.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.46/38.02 = 21.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.46x = 38.02 × 21.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.46x = 815.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 815.15/25.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.02

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