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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 35.71 and 21.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 35.71 and 21.29 is: 29.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 35.71 = 21.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/35.71 = 21.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 35.71 × 21.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 760.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760.16/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.36

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