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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.52, 38.24 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.52, 38.24 and 22.11 is: 33.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.52 : 38.24 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.52/38.24 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.52x = 38.24 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.52x = 845.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 845.32/25.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.13

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