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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.42, 37.91 and 22.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.42, 37.91 and 22.72 is: 33.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.42 : 37.91 = 22.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.42/37.91 = 22.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.42x = 37.91 × 22.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.42x = 861.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 861.20/25.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.88

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