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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.05, 37.62 and 22.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.05, 37.62 and 22.94 is: 34.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.05 : 37.62 = 22.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.05/37.62 = 22.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.05x = 37.62 × 22.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.05x = 862.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 862.81/25.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.44

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