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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.50, 38.36 and 22.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.50, 38.36 and 22.97 is: 34.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.50 : 38.36 = 22.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.50/38.36 = 22.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.50x = 38.36 × 22.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.50x = 880.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.82/25.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.54

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