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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.97, 38.77 and 22.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.97, 38.77 and 22.79 is: 34.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.97 : 38.77 = 22.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.97/38.77 = 22.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.97x = 38.77 × 22.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.97x = 883.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 883.57/25.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34.02

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