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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.71, 38.47 and 22.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.71, 38.47 and 22.10 is: 33.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.71 : 38.47 = 22.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.71/38.47 = 22.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.71x = 38.47 × 22.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.71x = 850.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 850.08/25.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.06

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