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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 38.97 and 21.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 38.97 and 21.50 is: 32.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 38.97 = 21.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/38.97 = 21.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 38.97 × 21.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 837.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 837.86/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.25

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