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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.04, 37.40 and 22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.04, 37.40 and 22 is: 32.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.04 : 37.40 = 22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.04/37.40 = 22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.04x = 37.40 × 22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.04x = 822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822.80/25.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.86

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