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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 38.04 and 22.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 38.04 and 22.39 is: 33.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 38.04 = 22.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/38.04 = 22.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 38.04 × 22.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 851.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851.54/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.63

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