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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 38.08 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 38.08 and 21.67 is: 32.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 38.08 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/38.08 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 38.08 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 825.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 825.19/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.31

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