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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.58, 38.32 and 21.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.58, 38.32 and 21.70 is: 32.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.58 : 38.32 = 21.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.58/38.32 = 21.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.58x = 38.32 × 21.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.58x = 831.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.54/25.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.51

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