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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.66, 35.31 and 22.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.66, 35.31 and 22.17 is: 30.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.66 : 35.31 = 22.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.66/35.31 = 22.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.66x = 35.31 × 22.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.66x = 782.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.82/25.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.51

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