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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.45 and 22.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.45 and 22.53 is: 33.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.45 = 22.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.45 = 22.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.45 × 22.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 843.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843.92/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.65

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