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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 38.13 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 38.13 and 22.35 is: 33.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 38.13 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/38.13 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 38.13 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 852.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 852.21/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.66

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