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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.87, 35.67 and 21.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.87, 35.67 and 21.74 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.87 : 35.67 = 21.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.87/35.67 = 21.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.87x = 35.67 × 21.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.87x = 775.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 775.45/25.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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