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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 37.66 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 37.66 and 23.22 is: 34.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 37.66 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/37.66 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 37.66 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 874.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874.47/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.65

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