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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.73, 38.75 and 21.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.73, 38.75 and 21.68 is: 32.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.73 : 38.75 = 21.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.73/38.75 = 21.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.73x = 38.75 × 21.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.73x = 839.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 839.96/25.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.65

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