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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.43, 35.06 and 20.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.43, 35.06 and 20.24 is: 27.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.43 : 35.06 = 20.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.43/35.06 = 20.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.43x = 35.06 × 20.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.43x = 709.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 709.49/25.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27.91

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