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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 38.18 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 38.18 and 21.76 is: 32.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 38.18 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/38.18 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 38.18 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 830.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.76/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.45

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