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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 35.18 and 21.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 35.18 and 21.42 is: 29.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 35.18 = 21.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/35.18 = 21.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 35.18 × 21.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 753.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 753.56/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.52

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