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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.75, 38.47 and 21.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.75, 38.47 and 21.22 is: 31.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.75 : 38.47 = 21.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.75/38.47 = 21.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.75x = 38.47 × 21.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.75x = 816.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.33/25.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.70

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