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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.41, 35.07 and 15.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.41, 35.07 and 15.05 is: 20.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.41 : 35.07 = 15.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.41/35.07 = 15.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.41x = 35.07 × 15.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.41x = 527.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 527.71/25.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20.77

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