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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 35.53 and 22.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 35.53 and 22.20 is: 30.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 35.53 = 22.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/35.53 = 22.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 35.53 × 22.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 788.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 788.77/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.53

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