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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 35.63 and 22.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 35.63 and 22.92 is: 31.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 35.63 = 22.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/35.63 = 22.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 35.63 × 22.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 816.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816.53/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.54

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