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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 35.66 and 22.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 35.66 and 22.41 is: 30.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 35.66 = 22.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/35.66 = 22.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 35.66 × 22.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 799.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.03/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.90

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