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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.68, 38.36 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.68, 38.36 and 22.92 is: 34.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.68 : 38.36 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.68/38.36 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.68x = 38.36 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.68x = 879.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 879.10/25.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.23

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