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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 35.36 and 22.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 35.36 and 22.33 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 35.36 = 22.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/35.36 = 22.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 35.36 × 22.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 789.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 789.61/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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