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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.26, 37.77 and 20.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.26, 37.77 and 20.71 is: 30.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.26 : 37.77 = 20.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.26/37.77 = 20.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.26x = 37.77 × 20.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.26x = 782.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 782.22/25.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30.97

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