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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.67, 38.31 and 22.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.67, 38.31 and 22.29 is: 33.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.67 : 38.31 = 22.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.67/38.31 = 22.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.67x = 38.31 × 22.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.67x = 853.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 853.93/25.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.27

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