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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.32, 34.94 and 20.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.32, 34.94 and 20.38 is: 28.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.32 : 34.94 = 20.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.32/34.94 = 20.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.32x = 34.94 × 20.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.32x = 712.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 712.08/25.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.12

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