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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.62, 38.24 and 21.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.62, 38.24 and 21.57 is: 32.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.62 : 38.24 = 21.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.62/38.24 = 21.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.62x = 38.24 × 21.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.62x = 824.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824.73/25.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.19

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