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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.73, 35.52 and 21.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.73, 35.52 and 21.37 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.73 : 35.52 = 21.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.73/35.52 = 21.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.73x = 35.52 × 21.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.73x = 759.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 759.06/25.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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