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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.70, 35.46 and 15.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.70, 35.46 and 15.34 is: 21.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.70 : 35.46 = 15.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.70/35.46 = 15.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.70x = 35.46 × 15.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.70x = 543.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 543.98/25.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21.16

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