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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.20, 34.72 and 22.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.20, 34.72 and 22.48 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.20 : 34.72 = 22.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.20/34.72 = 22.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.20x = 34.72 × 22.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.20x = 780.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 780.51/25.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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