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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.40, 38 and 22.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.40, 38 and 22.02 is: 32.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.40 : 38 = 22.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.40/38 = 22.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.40x = 38 × 22.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.40x = 836.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 836.76/25.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32.94

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