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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.98, 35.78 and 22.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.98, 35.78 and 22.34 is: 30.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.98 : 35.78 = 22.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.98/35.78 = 22.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.98x = 35.78 × 22.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.98x = 799.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 799.33/25.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.77

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