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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 35.38 and 21.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 35.38 and 21.06 is: 29.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 35.38 = 21.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/35.38 = 21.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 35.38 × 21.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 745.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 745.10/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.04

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