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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 38.40 and 21.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 38.40 and 21.66 is: 32.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 38.40 = 21.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/38.40 = 21.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 38.40 × 21.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 831.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.80/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.35

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