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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 35.57 and 22.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 35.57 and 22.76 is: 31.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 35.57 = 22.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/35.57 = 22.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 35.57 × 22.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 809.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 809.57/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.33

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