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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.17 and 21.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.17 and 21.93 is: 30.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.17 = 21.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.17 = 21.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.17 × 21.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 771.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.28/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.16

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