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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.57, 38.55 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.57, 38.55 and 22.60 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.57 : 38.55 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.57/38.55 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.57x = 38.55 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.57x = 871.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.23/25.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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