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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.86, 38.82 and 22.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.86, 38.82 and 22.32 is: 33.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.86 : 38.82 = 22.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.86/38.82 = 22.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.86x = 38.82 × 22.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.86x = 866.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866.46/25.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.51

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