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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.22, 37.80 and 20.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.22, 37.80 and 20.18 is: 30.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.22 : 37.80 = 20.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.22/37.80 = 20.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.22x = 37.80 × 20.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.22x = 762.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 762.80/25.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.25

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