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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.14, 37.62 and 22.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.14, 37.62 and 22.50 is: 33.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.14 : 37.62 = 22.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.14/37.62 = 22.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.14x = 37.62 × 22.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.14x = 846.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 846.45/25.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.67

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