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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 35.62 and 21.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 35.62 and 21.76 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 35.62 = 21.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/35.62 = 21.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 35.62 × 21.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 775.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.09/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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