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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.39, 34.92 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.39, 34.92 and 22.76 is: 31.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.39 : 34.92 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.39/34.92 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.39x = 34.92 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.39x = 794.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 794.60/25.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.30

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