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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 35.21 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 35.21 and 22.11 is: 30.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 35.21 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/35.21 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 35.21 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 778.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.49/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.45

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