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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.12, 34.68 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.12, 34.68 and 22.54 is: 31.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.12 : 34.68 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.12/34.68 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.12x = 34.68 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.12x = 781.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 781.69/25.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.12

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