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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 38.31 and 22.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 38.31 and 22.75 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 38.31 = 22.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/38.31 = 22.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 38.31 × 22.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 871.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 871.55/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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