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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.61, 35.21 and 22.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.61, 35.21 and 22.70 is: 31.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.61 : 35.21 = 22.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.61/35.21 = 22.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.61x = 35.21 × 22.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.61x = 799.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.21/25.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.21

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