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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.33, 35.00 and 20.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.33, 35.00 and 20.15 is: 27.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.33 : 35.00 = 20.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.33/35.00 = 20.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.33x = 35.00 × 20.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.33x = 705.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 705.10/25.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.83

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