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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 35.04 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 35.04 and 22.24 is: 30.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 35.04 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/35.04 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 35.04 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 779.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 779.29/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.58

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