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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.60, 38.36 and 22.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.60, 38.36 and 22.60 is: 33.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.60 : 38.36 = 22.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.60/38.36 = 22.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.60x = 38.36 × 22.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.60x = 866.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.94/25.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.86

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