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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.73, 38.77 and 21.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.73, 38.77 and 21.32 is: 32.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.73 : 38.77 = 21.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.73/38.77 = 21.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.73x = 38.77 × 21.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.73x = 826.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826.58/25.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.13

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