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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.16, 37.55 and 22.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.16, 37.55 and 22.43 is: 33.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.16 : 37.55 = 22.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.16/37.55 = 22.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.16x = 37.55 × 22.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.16x = 841.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 841.95/25.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.47

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