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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.42, 35.01 and 22.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.42, 35.01 and 22.35 is: 30.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.42 : 35.01 = 22.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.42/35.01 = 22.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.42x = 35.01 × 22.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.42x = 782.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.47/25.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.78

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