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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.91, 38.88 and 21.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.91, 38.88 and 21.89 is: 32.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.91 : 38.88 = 21.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.91/38.88 = 21.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.91x = 38.88 × 21.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.91x = 851.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.08/25.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.85

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