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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.15, 34.79 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.15, 34.79 and 22.28 is: 30.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.15 : 34.79 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.15/34.79 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.15x = 34.79 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.15x = 774.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 774.84/25.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.81

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