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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.65, 35.45 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.65, 35.45 and 22.17 is: 30.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.65 : 35.45 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.65/35.45 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.65x = 35.45 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.65x = 785.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.82/25.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.64

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