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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.01, 37.38 and 20.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.01, 37.38 and 20.13 is: 30.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.01 : 37.38 = 20.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.01/37.38 = 20.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.01x = 37.38 × 20.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.01x = 752.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 752.46/25.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.09

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