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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.20, 37.85 and 22.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.20, 37.85 and 22.27 is: 33.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.20 : 37.85 = 22.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.20/37.85 = 22.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.20x = 37.85 × 22.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.20x = 842.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.73/25.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.44

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