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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.77, 35.53 and 22.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.77, 35.53 and 22.11 is: 30.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.77 : 35.53 = 22.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.77/35.53 = 22.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.77x = 35.53 × 22.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.77x = 785.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 785.57/25.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.48

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