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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 35.68 and 22.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 35.68 and 22.16 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 35.68 = 22.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/35.68 = 22.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 35.68 × 22.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 790.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 790.67/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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