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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.27, 38.01 and 22.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.27, 38.01 and 22.78 is: 34.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.27 : 38.01 = 22.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.27/38.01 = 22.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.27x = 38.01 × 22.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.27x = 866.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.00/25.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.27

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