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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.95, 35.87 and 21.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.95, 35.87 and 21.35 is: 29.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.95 : 35.87 = 21.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.95/35.87 = 21.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.95x = 35.87 × 21.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.95x = 765.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.54/25.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.50

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