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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.93, 35.75 and 22.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.93, 35.75 and 22.28 is: 30.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.93 : 35.75 = 22.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.93/35.75 = 22.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.93x = 35.75 × 22.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.93x = 796.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 796.40/25.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.72

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