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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.94, 39.10 and 22.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.94, 39.10 and 22.98 is: 34.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.94 : 39.10 = 22.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.94/39.10 = 22.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.94x = 39.10 × 22.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.94x = 898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 898.40/25.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.63

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