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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 38.01 and 22.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 38.01 and 22.06 is: 33.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 38.01 = 22.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/38.01 = 22.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 38.01 × 22.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 838.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 838.50/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.00

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