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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.76, 38.50 and 22.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.76, 38.50 and 22.68 is: 33.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.76 : 38.50 = 22.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.76/38.50 = 22.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.76x = 38.50 × 22.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.76x = 873.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 873.12/25.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.89

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