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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 38.08 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 38.08 and 22.82 is: 34.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 38.08 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/38.08 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 38.08 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 868.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.80/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.35

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