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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.56, 38.28 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.56, 38.28 and 22.20 is: 33.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.56 : 38.28 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.56/38.28 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.56x = 38.28 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.56x = 849.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849.82/25.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.25

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