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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.07, 34.57 and 20.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.07, 34.57 and 20.46 is: 28.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.07 : 34.57 = 20.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.07/34.57 = 20.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.07x = 34.57 × 20.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.07x = 707.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 707.30/25.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.21

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