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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 38.34 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 38.34 and 21.68 is: 32.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 38.34 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/38.34 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 38.34 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 831.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.21/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.34

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