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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.83, 38.56 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.83, 38.56 and 22.83 is: 34.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.83 : 38.56 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.83/38.56 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.83x = 38.56 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.83x = 880.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 880.35/25.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.08

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