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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 35.32 and 22.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 35.32 and 22.04 is: 30.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 35.32 = 22.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/35.32 = 22.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 35.32 × 22.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 778.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 778.45/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.31

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