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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.47, 38.02 and 21.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.47, 38.02 and 21.64 is: 32.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.47 : 38.02 = 21.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.47/38.02 = 21.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.47x = 38.02 × 21.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.47x = 822.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.75/25.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.30

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