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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.48, 38.20 and 9.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.48, 38.20 and 9.22 is: 13.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.48 : 38.20 = 9.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.48/38.20 = 9.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.48x = 38.20 × 9.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.48x = 352.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 352.17/25.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13.82

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