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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 38.70 and 22.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 38.70 and 22.44 is: 33.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 38.70 = 22.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/38.70 = 22.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 38.70 × 22.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 868.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 868.43/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.58

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