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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.54, 38.26 and 21.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.54, 38.26 and 21.47 is: 32.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.54 : 38.26 = 21.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.54/38.26 = 21.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.54x = 38.26 × 21.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.54x = 821.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 821.44/25.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.16

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