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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.81, 35.55 and 25.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.81, 35.55 and 25.22 is: 34.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.81 : 35.55 = 25.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.81/35.55 = 25.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.81x = 35.55 × 25.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.81x = 896.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 896.57/25.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.74

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