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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.84, 38.72 and 22.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.84, 38.72 and 22.80 is: 34.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.84 : 38.72 = 22.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.84/38.72 = 22.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.84x = 38.72 × 22.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.84x = 882.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 882.82/25.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.16

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