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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 25.45, 35.10 and 20.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 25.45, 35.10 and 20.86 is: 28.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    25.45 : 35.10 = 20.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    25.45/35.10 = 20.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    25.45x = 35.10 × 20.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    25.45x = 732.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 732.10/25.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28.77

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