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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.58, 35.34 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.58, 35.34 and 25.22 is: 34.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.58 : 35.34 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.58/35.34 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.58x = 35.34 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.58x = 891.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 891.27/25.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.84

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