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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.22, 37.82 and 20.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.22, 37.82 and 20.42 is: 30.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.22 : 37.82 = 20.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.22/37.82 = 20.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.22x = 37.82 × 20.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.22x = 772.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 772.43/25.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.62

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