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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.39, 35.02 and 17.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.39, 35.02 and 17.22 is: 23.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.39 : 35.02 = 17.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.39/35.02 = 17.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.39x = 35.02 × 17.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.39x = 603.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 603.04/25.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23.75

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