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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.63, 38.38 and 21.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.63, 38.38 and 21.85 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.63 : 38.38 = 21.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.63/38.38 = 21.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.63x = 38.38 × 21.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.63x = 838.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.55/25.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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