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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 38 and 20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 38 and 20 is: 29.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 38 = 20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/38 = 20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 38 × 20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 760
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 760/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29.97

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