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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 35.64 and 22.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 35.64 and 22.82 is: 31.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 35.64 = 22.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/35.64 = 22.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 35.64 × 22.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 813.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813.30/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 31.40

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