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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.76, 35.57 and 21.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.76, 35.57 and 21.71 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.76 : 35.57 = 21.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.76/35.57 = 21.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.76x = 35.57 × 21.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.76x = 771.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 771.94/25.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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