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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.90, 38.89 and 22.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.90, 38.89 and 22.54 is: 33.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.90 : 38.89 = 22.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.90/38.89 = 22.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.90x = 38.89 × 22.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.90x = 876.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 876.58/25.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33.84

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