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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.38, 35.10 and 20.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.38, 35.10 and 20.52 is: 28.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.38 : 35.10 = 20.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.38/35.10 = 20.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.38x = 35.10 × 20.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.38x = 720.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 720.25/25.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.38

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