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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.24, 37.69 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.24, 37.69 and 22.98 is: 34.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.24 : 37.69 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.24/37.69 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.24x = 37.69 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.24x = 866.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.12/25.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.32

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