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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 35.48 and 21.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 35.48 and 21.09 is: 29.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 35.48 = 21.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/35.48 = 21.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 35.48 × 21.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 748.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 748.17/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.13

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