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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.17, 34.58 and 20.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.17, 34.58 and 20.58 is: 28.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.17 : 34.58 = 20.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.17/34.58 = 20.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.17x = 34.58 × 20.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.17x = 711.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 711.66/25.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.27

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