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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.95, 39.01 and 22.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.95, 39.01 and 22.65 is: 34.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.95 : 39.01 = 22.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.95/39.01 = 22.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.95x = 39.01 × 22.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.95x = 883.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.58/25.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.05

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