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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 35.51 and 21.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 35.51 and 21.83 is: 30.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 35.51 = 21.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/35.51 = 21.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 35.51 × 21.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 774.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.90/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.21

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