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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 35.46 and 22.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 35.46 and 22.47 is: 30.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 35.46 = 22.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/35.46 = 22.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 35.46 × 22.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 796.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.79/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.99

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