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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.49, 38.02 and 22.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.49, 38.02 and 22.91 is: 34.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.49 : 38.02 = 22.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.49/38.02 = 22.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.49x = 38.02 × 22.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.49x = 871.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.11/25.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.17

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