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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.23, 37.70 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.23, 37.70 and 22.02 is: 32.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.23 : 37.70 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.23/37.70 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.23x = 37.70 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.23x = 830.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 830.15/25.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.90

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