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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.45, 35.08 and 22.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.45, 35.08 and 22.37 is: 30.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.45 : 35.08 = 22.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.45/35.08 = 22.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.45x = 35.08 × 22.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.45x = 784.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 784.88/25.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.84

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