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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.55, 38.17 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.55, 38.17 and 21.76 is: 32.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.55 : 38.17 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.55/38.17 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.55x = 38.17 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.55x = 830.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.28/25.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.50

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