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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 38.69 and 23.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 38.69 and 23.22 is: 34.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 38.69 = 23.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/38.69 = 23.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 38.69 × 23.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 898.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.38/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.95

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