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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.80, 35.55 and 21.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.80, 35.55 and 21.21 is: 29.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.80 : 35.55 = 21.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.80/35.55 = 21.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.80x = 35.55 × 21.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.80x = 754.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 754.02/25.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.23

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