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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.39, 38.26 and 22.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.39, 38.26 and 22.99 is: 34.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.39 : 38.26 = 22.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.39/38.26 = 22.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.39x = 38.26 × 22.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.39x = 879.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.44/25.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.64

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