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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.75, 35.49 and 21.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.75, 35.49 and 21.13 is: 29.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.75 : 35.49 = 21.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.75/35.49 = 21.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.75x = 35.49 × 21.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.75x = 749.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 749.90/25.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.12

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