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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.47, 38.08 and 22.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.47, 38.08 and 22.12 is: 33.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.47 : 38.08 = 22.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.47/38.08 = 22.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.47x = 38.08 × 22.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.47x = 842.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 842.33/25.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.07

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