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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.01, 34.53 and 20.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.01, 34.53 and 20.20 is: 27.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.01 : 34.53 = 20.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.01/34.53 = 20.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.01x = 34.53 × 20.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.01x = 697.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 697.51/25.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.89

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