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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.12, 37.69 and 22.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.12, 37.69 and 22.05 is: 33.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.12 : 37.69 = 22.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.12/37.69 = 22.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.12x = 37.69 × 22.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.12x = 831.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 831.06/25.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.08

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