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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 35.31 and 21.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 35.31 and 21.54 is: 29.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 35.31 = 21.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/35.31 = 21.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 35.31 × 21.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 760.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.58/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.69

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