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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 35.00 and 22.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 35.00 and 22.90 is: 31.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 35.00 = 22.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/35.00 = 22.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 35.00 × 22.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 801.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 801.47/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.61

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