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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.01, 37.35 and 20.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.01, 37.35 and 20.51 is: 30.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.01 : 37.35 = 20.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.01/37.35 = 20.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.01x = 37.35 × 20.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.01x = 765.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 765.95/25.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.63

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