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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.29 and 21.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.29 and 21.72 is: 29.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.29 = 21.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.29 = 21.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.29 × 21.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 766.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.50/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.98

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