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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.35, 37.88 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.35, 37.88 and 22.29 is: 33.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.35 : 37.88 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.35/37.88 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.35x = 37.88 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.35x = 844.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 844.35/25.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.31

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