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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.12, 37.46 and 24.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.12, 37.46 and 24.22 is: 36.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.12 : 37.46 = 24.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.12/37.46 = 24.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.12x = 37.46 × 24.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.12x = 907.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907.28/25.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36.12

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