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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.34, 34.91 and 20.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.34, 34.91 and 20.72 is: 28.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.34 : 34.91 = 20.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.34/34.91 = 20.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.34x = 34.91 × 20.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.34x = 723.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 723.06/25.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.54

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