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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 38.40 and 21.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 38.40 and 21.87 is: 32.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 38.40 = 21.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/38.40 = 21.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 38.40 × 21.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 839.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.81/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.72

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