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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.36, 35.01 and 15.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.36, 35.01 and 15.00 is: 20.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.36 : 35.01 = 15.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.36/35.01 = 15.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.36x = 35.01 × 15.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.36x = 525.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 525.20/25.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.71

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