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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.89, 35.73 and 22.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.89, 35.73 and 22.26 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.89 : 35.73 = 22.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.89/35.73 = 22.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.89x = 35.73 × 22.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.89x = 795.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 795.35/25.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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