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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.53, 38.34 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.53, 38.34 and 22.92 is: 34.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.53 : 38.34 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.53/38.34 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.53x = 38.34 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.53x = 878.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 878.75/25.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.42

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