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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.07, 34.55 and 22.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.07, 34.55 and 22.96 is: 31.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.07 : 34.55 = 22.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.07/34.55 = 22.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.07x = 34.55 × 22.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.07x = 793.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.27/25.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.64

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