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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 35.64 and 22.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 35.64 and 22.23 is: 30.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 35.64 = 22.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/35.64 = 22.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 35.64 × 22.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 792.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 792.28/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.60

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