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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.37, 34.98 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.37, 34.98 and 22.47 is: 30.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.37 : 34.98 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.37/34.98 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.37x = 34.98 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.37x = 786.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 786.00/25.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.98

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