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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.30, 37.91 and 22.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.30, 37.91 and 22.42 is: 33.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.30 : 37.91 = 22.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.30/37.91 = 22.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.30x = 37.91 × 22.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.30x = 849.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.94/25.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.59

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