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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 35.68 and 22.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 35.68 and 22.24 is: 30.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 35.68 = 22.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/35.68 = 22.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 35.68 × 22.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 793.52/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.71

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