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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 35.21 and 21.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 35.21 and 21.48 is: 29.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 35.21 = 21.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/35.21 = 21.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 35.21 × 21.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 756.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 756.20/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.62

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