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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.78, 38.48 and 21.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.78, 38.48 and 21.98 is: 32.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.78 : 38.48 = 21.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.78/38.48 = 21.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.78x = 38.48 × 21.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.78x = 845.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.79/25.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.81

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