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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 38.60 and 22.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 38.60 and 22.83 is: 34.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 38.60 = 22.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/38.60 = 22.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 38.60 × 22.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 881.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 881.12/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.07

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