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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.74, 38.77 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.74, 38.77 and 22.92 is: 34.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.74 : 38.77 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.74/38.77 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.74x = 38.77 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.74x = 888.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 888.61/25.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.52

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