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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 38.82 and 21.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 38.82 and 21.39 is: 32.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 38.82 = 21.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/38.82 = 21.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 38.82 × 21.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 830.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.36/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.07

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