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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.31, 34.93 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.31, 34.93 and 22.24 is: 30.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.31 : 34.93 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.31/34.93 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.31x = 34.93 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.31x = 776.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 776.91/25.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.69

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