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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 35.31 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 35.31 and 21.71 is: 29.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 35.31 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/35.31 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 35.31 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 766.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 766.75/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.88

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