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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 35.50 and 22.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 35.50 and 22.66 is: 31.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 35.50 = 22.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/35.50 = 22.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 35.50 × 22.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 804.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 804.43/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.25

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