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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.08, 37.63 and 22.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.08, 37.63 and 22.22 is: 33.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.08 : 37.63 = 22.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.08/37.63 = 22.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.08x = 37.63 × 22.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.08x = 836.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.24/25.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.34

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