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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 38.52 and 21.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 38.52 and 21.77 is: 32.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 38.52 = 21.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/38.52 = 21.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 38.52 × 21.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.58/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.67

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