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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.78, 35.54 and 21.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.78, 35.54 and 21.67 is: 29.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.78 : 35.54 = 21.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.78/35.54 = 21.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.78x = 35.54 × 21.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.78x = 770.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 770.15/25.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.87

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